Upper motor neuron lesions and hyperreflexia/hyporeflexia Flashcards
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Q
Do Upper motor neuron lesions cause hyperreflexia or hyporeflexia of deep tendon reflexes?
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- Hyperreflexia
- Ex. Rt cerebral cortex lesion🡪left leg paralysis🡪hyper-reflexive deep tendon reflex in achillees tendon
