upper limb coordination
Last reviewed 01/2018
The cerebellum coordinates muscle movements. Various tests are used to examine the patient's coordination. Always demonstrate the tests first for the patient.
- finger nose test - see menu
- rapidly alternating movements, e.g. move fingers like playing a piano, pronation and supination of his hand on the dorsum of his other hand as quickly as possible
- rebound - ask the patient to raise his arms rapidly from his sides and then stop when requested. In a patient with cerebellar disease there may be a delay in stopping the arms due to hypotonia.