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Basal ganglia & internal capsule strokes — pure motor weakness and hemorrhage in deep brain areas (Advanced)

Advanced course: deep brain strokes in basal ganglia/internal capsule can cause sudden dense weakness (‘pure motor’). Deep hemorrhages often occur here too. Covers symptom patterns and rehab focus

FoundationsCaregiver, SurvivorAdvanced25 minPlain (6–8)

Educational only

Educational only — not medical advice.

What you'll learn

  • Recognize internal capsule ‘pure motor’ patterns
  • Understand why deep hemorrhages often involve basal ganglia regions
  • Know why language/neglect may be absent despite severe weakness
  • Ask targeted questions about prognosis and rehab priorities

Practice check

Check your understanding

A few untimed questions. Pick an answer to see instant feedback, then continue to the next lesson.

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Question 1

1. Internal capsule strokes can cause severe weakness even with relatively preserved higher functions.

Question 2

2. A common pattern is…

Question 3

3. A key question is…