Spastic cerebral palsy is characterized by:
a. Hypertonicity and poor control of posture, balance, and coordinated motion.
b. Athetosis and dystonic movements.
c. Wide-based gait and poor performance of rapid, repetitive movements.
d. Tremors and lack of active movement.
ANS: A
Hypertonicity and poor control of posture, balance, and coordinated motion are part of the classification of spastic cerebral palsy. Athetosis and dystonic movements are part of the classification of dyskinetic/athetoid cerebral palsy. Wide-based gait and poor performance of rapid, repetitive movements are part of the classification of ataxic cerebral palsy. Tremors and lack of active movement may indicate other neurologic disorders.
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