A neurologic defect in which the animal appears to not know where its limbs are is referred to as:

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A conscious proprioceptive defect is a neurologic defect in which an animal appears to not know where its limbs are. Choice A (CP) stands for cerebral palsy, which is a human condition and not applicable to animals. Choice B (conscious proprioception) is the normal ability for animals (and humans) to perceive the position and movement of their limbs without looking at them, and is not a defect. Choice D (hyperextension) refers to a joint being extended beyond its normal range of motion, and is not related to proprioception.

A Neurologic Defect in Which the Animal Appears to Not