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Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Neurology

Understanding the Differences between Corticospinal and Corticobulbar Tracts for Motor Control

corticospinal- to arms/legs terminate in spinal cord Corticobulbar- to cranial nerves of face, terminate in brain stem pyramidal motor pathways You are correct in identifying the differences...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Neurology

Understanding the Extrapyramidal System: Causes and Effects of Movement Disorders.

primitive pathway to LMNs; project through brain stem reticular system disorders of these result in diseases of involuntary movement, rigidity extrapyramidal motor pathways The primitive pathway for...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Neurology

Understanding the Effects of Lower Motor Neuron Lesions on Muscle Function by a Professional SEO Specialist

results from LMN lesion or disease of muscle atrophy A lesion or disease affecting the lower motor neurons (LMN) or muscle fibers can have a number of...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Neurology

Understanding Pseudohypertrophy: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment

pseudohypertrophy- ^ bulk w/out ^ strength1 in 3500 male births fails to provide normal attachment site for contractile proteins muscle weakness first seen at age 2-3 duchenne...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Neurology

Understanding Spasticity: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options for Clonus and Muscle Stiffness in the Heel

suggest UMN disorder- Ex: clonus seen in heal, rapid beating of foot when you let it go of bottom of foot hyperactive reflexes The UMN (Upper Motor...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Neurology

Understanding LMN Disorders: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options for Motor Neuron Conditions

suggest LMN disorder hyporeflexia LMN (lower motor neuron) disorder refers to a group of conditions that affect the motor neurons that innervate skeletal muscles and are located...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Neurology

Understanding Upper Motor Neuron Damage: Symptoms and Treatments

unregulated reflex activity, increase muscle tone, spastic paralysis Upper Motor Neuron disorder These signs and symptoms are indicative of damage to the upper motor neurons, which are...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Neurology

Understanding Lower Motor Neuron Lesions: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment Options

loss of reflex activity, decreased or absent muscle tone and flaccid paralysis Lower Motor Neuron disorder The combination of loss of reflex activity, decreased or absent muscle...