Table: Responses in patients with apraxia

Command Abnormal Response
Show me how you would:
Blow out a match Says "puff" or makes inadequate blowing movements
Use a comb Pats head instead of pretending to hold comb
Cough Clears throat, etc., but does not cough properly
Brush your teeth Use fingers as a toothbrush instead of pretending to hold toothbrush
Use a hammer Uses fist as a hammer instead of pretending to hold a hammer
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