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"Bobby G. Greer, Ph. D." <[log in to unmask]>
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St. John's University Cerebral Palsy List
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Mon, 25 Jun 2001 21:30:27 EDT
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In a message dated 6/25/01 10:41:31 PM, [log in to unmask] writes:

<< I recall hearing something about the brain stem nuclei now that you brought
it up. >>

I'm sorry, but athetosis results from damage to the basal ganglia, not the
brain stem. That is the medulla and controls basic function such as breathing
and heart beat, if your brain stem is damaged, CP would be the least of your
worries!!!

Bobby

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