UMN vs LMN lesions Flashcards
1
Q
How is tone affected by a UMN vs a LMN lesion?
A
UMN: increased
LMN: decreased
2
Q
How are reflexes affected by a UMN vs a LMN lesion?
A
UMN: brisk
LMN: sluggish/ absent
3
Q
How is power affected by a UMN vs a LMN lesion?
A
Decreased in both
4
Q
Are fasciculations seen in LMN or UMN pathology?
A
LMN