paleokinetic

paleokinetic
Denoting the primitive motor mechanisms underlying muscular reflexes and automatic, stereotyped movements. [paleo- + G. kinetikos, relating to movement]

Medical dictionary. 2011.

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  • archeokinetic — Denoting a low and primitive type of motor nerve mechanism, such as is found in the peripheral and the ganglionic nervous systems. Cf.:neokinetic, paleokinetic. [G. archaios, ancient, + kinetikos, relating to movement] …   Medical dictionary

  • neokinetic — Denoting one of the divisions of the motor system, the function of which is the transmission of isolated synergic movements of voluntary origin; it represents a more highly specialized form of movement than the paleokinetic function. [ …   Medical dictionary

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