Lesions presentations Flashcards by Khadija Meghrawi | Brainscape

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Upper motor neuron lesion (5)

A

Spasticity
Hyperreflexia
Pyramidal weakness (flexors stronger> extensors in arms/extensors>flexors in legs)
Clasp knife rigidity
Extensor plantar responses

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What is a pattern of pyramidal weakness? (2)

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Flexors stronger than extensors in arms

- Extensors stronger than flexors in legs

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Lower motor neuron lesion (4)

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Muscle weakness
Muscle wasting
Muscle hyporeflexia
Fasicultations

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