Hand-reach Task

V. Joers; A. Haertel; S. L. Loerch; M. E. Emborg

doi:10.1016/B978-0-12-374105-9.00251-3

Hand-reach Task

V. Joers, A. Haertel, S. L. Loerch, M. E. Emborg

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Abstract

A hand reach task (HRT) is defined as a test to assess the motor systems ability to plan, initiate, coordinate hand-eye movement, and execute dexterity. In this chapter we will review the application of HRTs as tools for assessment of humans and animal models of movement disorders.

Original language	English (US)
Title of host publication	Encyclopedia of Movement Disorders
Publisher	Elsevier Inc.
Pages	6-9
Number of pages	4
ISBN (Electronic)	9780123741059
ISBN (Print)	9780123741011
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-374105-9.00251-3
State	Published - Jan 1 2010
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Basal ganglia
Dexterity
Dopamine
Essential tremor
Fine motor skills
Hand reach task
Huntington's disease
Movement disorders
Parkinson's disease
Tremor
Voluntary movements

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Medicine(all)
Neuroscience(all)

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