Dysmetria

Dysmetria
SpecialtyNeurology

Dysmetria (English: wrong length) is a lack of coordination of movement typified by the undershoot or overshoot of intended position with the hand, arm, leg, or eye. It is a type of ataxia. It can also include an inability to judge distance or scale.[1]

Hypermetria and hypometria are, respectively, overshooting and undershooting the intended position.[2][3]

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