
The lecture focuses on the anatomy, function, and disorders of the extrapyramidal system and cerebellum. It covers the clinical manifestations, classification, and differential diagnosis of movement disorders, including parkinsonism, tremor, chorea, dystonia, myoclonus, and tics. The lecture also addresses balance and coordination disorders, different types of ataxia, and their clinical differentiation. Emphasis is placed on the recognition of neurological symptoms, comprehensive neurological examination, and the importance of accurate diagnosis in identifying the underlying causes of movement disorders.
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Keywords: extrapyramidal system, cerebellum, movement disorders, parkinsonism, tremor, chorea, dystonia, myoclonus, tics, ataxia, differential diagnosis
citation: Matej Škorvánek: Movement disorders and cerebellum. Multimedia support in the education of clinical and health care disciplines :: Portal of Pavol Jozef Šafárik University in Košice Faculty of Medicine [online] , [cit. 17. 10. 2026]. Available from WWW: https://portal.lf.upjs.sk/articles.php?aid=683. ISSN 1337-7000.
