Lecture 38 - Clinical 5: Stroke

Question 1

Upper limbs?

Answer 1

weakness, flexors still stronger than extensors

Question 2

Lower limbs?

Answer 2

weakness, extensors still stronger than flexors

Question 3

Upper motor neuron weakness associated with?

Answer 3

increased tone (spastic), increased reflexes, extensor plantar

Question 4

Lower motor neuron weakness associated with?

Answer 4

depends on nerve e.g. C5 shoulder abduct weakness; decreased tone, reflexes and plantar