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Transcortical Motor Aphasia Characteristics
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Terms in this set (9)
Similar to Broca's aphasia with characteristics such as transient urinary incontinence,
Transcortical Motor Aphasia (TMA) rigidity of upper extremity, akinesia, bradykinesia, apathy, buccofacial apraxia, and
hemiparesis.
Muteness Period of silence following onset of TMA.
Echolalia Repetition of words/phrases spoken by others.
Perseveration Persistent repetition of a response.
Nonfluent speech Speech in TMA characterized by being paraphasic, agrammatic, and telegraphic.
Repetition intact Ability to repeat words/phrases is preserved in TMA.
Good comprehension Generally good understanding of simple conversation in TMA.
Reading abilities (oral and silent) are usually better preserved than speaking skills in
Preserved reading skills
TMA.
Disturbed writing Writing abilities are often seriously affected in TMA.
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Transcortical Motor Aphasia Characteristics
Jeremiah
Terms in this set (9)
Similar to Broca's aphasia with characteristics such as transient urinary incontinence,
Transcortical Motor Aphasia (TMA) rigidity of upper extremity, akinesia, bradykinesia, apathy, buccofacial apraxia, and
hemiparesis.
Muteness Period of silence following onset of TMA.
Echolalia Repetition of words/phrases spoken by others.
Perseveration Persistent repetition of a response.
Nonfluent speech Speech in TMA characterized by being paraphasic, agrammatic, and telegraphic.
Repetition intact Ability to repeat words/phrases is preserved in TMA.
Good comprehension Generally good understanding of simple conversation in TMA.
Reading abilities (oral and silent) are usually better preserved than speaking skills in
Preserved reading skills
TMA.
Disturbed writing Writing abilities are often seriously affected in TMA.
https://quizlet.com/929051850/transcortical-motor-aphasia-characteristics-flash-cards/ 1/1
