motor overflow

a condition in which intentional motor behavior in one muscle group is accompanied by unintentional movement in another muscle group as a result of neurological dysfunction. For instance, while performing a fine motor task with the right hand, the left hand may move as well. Also called synkinesia; synkinesis.

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