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it is partial blindness that may result in blindness in the same visual field of both eyes
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∙ 13y agoHemianopsia is a term that describes a loss of vision that affects half of the visual field of one eye or both eyes.
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Is the left shoulder the contralateral shoulder?
'contralateral' means 'the other side'. So, if I'm talking about your right shoulder, the left is the contralateral. If I'm talking about your left shoulder, the right is the contralateral.
Define terms ipsilateral and contralateral as they apply to the functionality of the central nervous system?
ipsilateral- is on the same side of the body contralateral- is on the opposite side of the body what happens on one side will be different on the other
Is the scapula ipsilateral to clavicle?
The left clavicle is ipsilateral to the left scapula, and contralateral to the right.
Is the pupillary light reflex contralateral or ipsilateral?
The patellar reflex is ipsilateral. If the stimulus is applied to left knee cap, the left knee responds. On the other hand, if the right knee were to respond to a left knee stimulus, the response would be considered contralateral.
What are the clinical manifestations for medial medullary syndrome?
paralysis of tongue muscle ipsilateral to lesions (due to damaged hypoglossal nerve)hemiplagia contralateral to lesion (due to damaged corticospinal tract)loss of sensations carried by medial lemniscus - contralateral to lesion
What does pertaining to the side mean?
contralateral
Which term describes a defect in the right or left half of the visual field?
Hemianopia or hemianopia is a defect in the right or left half of the visual field. It can affect one eye but can also affects both eyes.
Is the left shoulder the contralateral shoulder?
'contralateral' means 'the other side'. So, if I'm talking about your right shoulder, the left is the contralateral. If I'm talking about your left shoulder, the right is the contralateral.
Are The spleen and gallbladder ipsilateral?
no, the spleen and gallbladder are contralateral, meaning on opposite sides.
Blindness in one half of the visual field?
hemianopia
Blindness in one-half of the visual field?
hemianopia
Is the liver and appendix contralateral?
No the gallbladder is superior to the appendix. Contralateral only applies if they were to be opposite ends of each other i.e. the right arm is contralateral to the left leg.
What is the opposite of ipsilateral?
contralateral
What condition is characterized by blindness in one-half of the visual field?
Hemianopia
Is the spleen contralateral to the liver?
Yes
What is a contralateral pathway?
A contralateral motor pathway is a neutral pathway located at the opposite side of the brain. It is on the eighth nerve of the cochlear nucleus.
What is the causes of unilateral hemianopia?
Unilateral hemianopia refers to a partial loss of vision in the eye. The causes of unilateral hemianopia include injury to the optic nerve, migraine or the after effects of conditions such as a stroke or brain tumor.
