Which tremor is most prominent at rest and often diminishes with voluntary movement?

• A. Postural Tremor
• B. Intention Tremor
• C. Oral-Facial Dyskinesias
• D. Resting Tremor

Answer: (D)

The key idea is that this tremor is present when the limb is at rest and tends to lessen as the person makes a deliberate movement. That pattern—a tremor that shows up when the hand is relaxed and fades with voluntary action—is classic for resting tremor, a hallmark feature of Parkinson disease. It’s often described as a pill-rolling motion of the fingers and thumb and can be most noticeable when the limb is supported and not engaged in a task.

In contrast, postural tremor happens when holding a position against gravity, and intention tremor worsens during a targeted movement. Oral-facial dyskinesias are not a tremor type. So the resting tremor description best fits the pattern asked.