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Musculoskeletal deviations can result in?
Musculoskeletal deviations are abnormalities in the muscular and skeletal systems of an organism. These deviations can result in poor muscle balance and flexibility, and improper spinal alignment.
What type of muscle is the spinal cord?
The Spinal Column is a nerve.
Where is the center for muscle tonus?
spinal cord
What are the two primary functions of the cerebellum?
The two primary functions of the cerebellum are coordinating voluntary movement and maintaining balance and posture. It receives sensory input from the spinal cord and other parts of the brain to regulate and fine-tune motor activity.
The cerebellum of the brain is supported by?
The cerebellum is supported by the brainstem, spinal cord, and the meninges. Its position at the back of the brain allows it to coordinate movement, balance, and muscle control.
What is the relationship between spinal cord injury and spasticity?
Spinal cord injury prevents the brain from telling the muscle to relax. The result is prolonged muscle contraction or spasticity.
A knee-jerk reflex employs motor neurons and what?
A knee-jerk reflex involves sensory neurons, which carry information from the muscle spindles to the spinal cord, and motor neurons, which carry signals from the spinal cord back to the muscle causing the contraction. This reflex is important for maintaining balance and stability in response to sudden changes in muscle length.
What monitors muscle length and sends an impulse to the spinal cord to initiate the stretch reflex?
What monitors muscle length and sends an impulse to the spinal cord to indicate the stretch reflex
How many neurons extend from spinal cord to skeletal muscle Effexor?
The pathway from the spinal cord to skeletal muscle typically involves two main neurons: the upper motor neuron, which originates in the brain and descends through the spinal cord, and the lower motor neuron, which extends from the spinal cord to the skeletal muscle. The lower motor neurons exit the spinal cord through the anterior horn and innervate the muscle fibers directly. Thus, in terms of direct neural connections, there are usually two neurons involved in this motor pathway.
Can spinal stenosis cause balance problems?
Yes, spinal stenosis can cause balance problems. The condition involves the narrowing of the spinal canal, which can compress nerves and affect their function. When the spinal cord or nerves that control balance are impacted, individuals may experience difficulties with coordination and stability. This can lead to an increased risk of falls and other mobility issues.
Is the knee-jerk reflex a simple reflex stretch reflex or a spinal reflex?
The knee-jerk reflex is a type of stretch reflex, which is a type of spinal reflex. It involves the stimulation of sensory neurons in the muscle spindles of the quadriceps muscle, leading to a quick contraction of the muscle in response to a sudden stretch.
What sends messages to your brain and spinal cord and muscle cells?
Synapses let the "message" travel to muscle cells.
