weakness

Question 1

is there pain with nerves, roots, plexus, nerves, and anterior horn cells?

Answer 1

all except anterior horn cells

Question 2

is there sensory loss in myopathy or NMJ disorder?

Answer 2

no

Question 3

Hemiplegia from a subcortical lesion in the internal

capsule or corona radiata causes a

Answer 3

equal weakness in the contralateral lower
face and upper and lower limbs,

since the descending motor fibers are close

Question 4

Hemiplegia from a brain stem lesion

may be accompanied by

Answer 4

facial weakness, dysarthria, or dysphagia.

Question 5

A “crossed” brainstem syndrome is

Answer 5

a cranial nerve lesion on one side contralateral to the

hemiplegia,

Question 6

Hemiplegia with the leg weaker than the face and arm

is caused by a lesion in the _____, and is caused by infarct in _____ artery.

Answer 6

more medial (parasagittal) portion of the contralateral motor cortex

anterior cerebral artery

Question 7

Hemiplegia with the face and arm weaker than the leg

is caused by a lesion in the _____, and is caused by infarct in _____ artery.

Answer 7

more lateral portion of the contralateral motor cortex

middle cerebral artery