10 Questions
What is the main difference in muscle tone between upper motor neuron lesion (UMNL) and lower motor neuron lesion (LMNL)?
Increased tone in UMNL, decreased tone in LMNL
Which of the following is a possible etiology of upper motor neuron lesion (UMNL)?
Infarction
Which region may be affected to produce right hemiparesis?
Left parietal region
What is the main difference in muscle atrophy between upper motor neuron lesion (UMNL) and lower motor neuron lesion (LMNL)?
Absent atrophy in UMNL, possible atrophy in LMNL
What is a characteristic reflex associated with upper motor neuron lesion (UMNL)?
+ve Babinski sign
What is the main difference in muscle tone between upper motor neuron lesion (UMNL) and lower motor neuron lesion (LMNL)?
Increased tone in UMNL, decreased tone in LMNL
Which region may produce right hemiparesis if affected?
Left parietal region
What is a possible etiology of upper motor neuron lesion (UMNL)?
Infarction
Which reflex is typically present in upper motor neuron lesion (UMNL)?
+ve Babinski sign
What is a characteristic clinical feature of upper motor neuron lesion (UMNL)?
Absent muscle atrophy
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