Jun 2, 2020 11:15
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Slovak term

taxia

Slovak to English Medical Medical (general) Medical - MRI, brain
"Mingazzini, barré bez poklesu, ***taxia päta, koleno správa.*** bilat.". Can anyone help with the bit between ***s

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Charles Stanford (asker) Jun 2, 2020:
Makes complete sense - silly me. Please post it as an answer
Milan Kohut Jun 2, 2020:
taxia = normal movement Between those *s there is a description of neurological examination related to cerebellar function or more specifically cerebellar ataxia. This examination requires a patient laying on their back to place one heel on the other leg’s knee. Taxia means normal movement without signs of ataxia.

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normal movement

Between those *s there is a description of neurological examination related to cerebellar function or more specifically cerebellar ataxia. This examination requires a patient laying on their back to place one heel on the other leg’s knee. Taxia means normal movement without signs of ataxia.
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4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer. Comment: "Thanks Milan"
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heel to shin test

The heel to shin test is a measure of coordination and may be abnormal if there is loss of motor strength, proprioception or a cerebellar lesion. If motor and sensory systems are intact, an abnormal, asymmetric heel to shin test is highly suggestive of an ipsilateral cerebellar lesion.
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