Focused Neurological Examination

Question 1

Upper motor neuron lesion

Answer 1

Weakness

Increased tone

Increased reflexes

NB- no atrophy (can occur with dissuse) fasiculations

Also, acute upper motor neurone lesions may lead to a reduction in tone, unusual chronically however

Question 2

Lower motor neurone lesions

Answer 2

Weakness

Atrophy

Fasiculations

Decreased reflexes

Decreased tone