Hemiplegia
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*[http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/alternatinghemiplegia/alternatinghemiplegia.htm NIH site] | *[http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/alternatinghemiplegia/alternatinghemiplegia.htm NIH site] | ||
*[http://www.wisegeek.com/what-are-some-causes-of-hemiplegia.htm Online encyclopedia site] | *[http://www.wisegeek.com/what-are-some-causes-of-hemiplegia.htm Online encyclopedia site] | ||
| + | *[http://serendip.brynmawr.edu/bb/neuro/neuro03/web2/cstearns.html] | ||
*Stirling, John. Introducing Neuropsychology | *Stirling, John. Introducing Neuropsychology | ||
*Ogden, Jenni A. Fractured Minds: A Case Study Approach to Clincial Neuropsychology | *Ogden, Jenni A. Fractured Minds: A Case Study Approach to Clincial Neuropsychology | ||
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Hemiplegia describes the condition of a brain damaged individual who is unable to intentionally move parts of his or her body on the side opposite that of the brain damage. Hemplegia usually occurs as a result of a loss of blood supply in the mid-cerebral artery due to aneurysm, hemorrhage, or clot. It may also be caused by a head injury, epilepsy, and/or tumor. In addition, damage to subcortical structures, such as the basal ganglia, may result in hemplegia, since such structures are often served by the mid-cerebral artery.
Resources
- NIH site
- Online encyclopedia site
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- Stirling, John. Introducing Neuropsychology
- Ogden, Jenni A. Fractured Minds: A Case Study Approach to Clincial Neuropsychology
