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Upper motor neurons: they are the motor cells of cerebral cortex and subcortical centres whose axons constitue the pyramidal and extra-pyramidal tracts(which then descend to end around the motor nuclei of cranial nerves in brainstem and anterior horn cells of the spinal cord)

Lower motor neurons: they are the cells of motor nuclei of cranial nerves and anterior horn cells of spinal cords, and their axons which constitute the motor fibres of the peripheral nerves that terminate in the motor end plate of striated muscles.

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What is descending tract and one ascending tract in upper motor neuron and lower motor neuron?

central nervous system (CNS) is the descending tract and one ascending tract in upper motor neuron and lower motor neuron.


What clinically detectable sign accompanies unilateral upper motor neurons lesion of the lateral corticospinal tracts?

Spasticity is a common clinically detectable sign that accompanies a unilateral upper motor neuron lesion of the lateral corticospinal tracts. This can manifest as increased muscle tone, brisk reflexes, and exaggerated muscle contractions in response to certain stimuli.


Why hypertonicity occurs in upper motor lesion?

Hypertonicity in upper motor neuron lesions occurs due to a loss of inhibitory signals from the brain to the spinal cord, leading to increased excitatory signals and muscle tone. This results in overactivity of muscle reflexes and stiffness in the affected muscles.


The main symptom of upper motor neuron syndrome is?

The main symptom of upper motor neuron syndrome is spasticity, which is characterized by increased muscle tone and exaggerated reflexes. Other common symptoms include muscle weakness, difficulty with fine motor skills, and impaired voluntary movement.


Why contralateral hemiplegia occurs in patients experiencing upper motor neuron lesions like stroke?

Contralateral hemiplegia occurs in patients with upper motor neuron lesions, such as those resulting from a stroke, due to the decussation (crossing) of motor pathways in the central nervous system. Specifically, the majority of fibers in the corticospinal tract cross over at the medulla oblongata, meaning that damage to the motor cortex in one hemisphere affects the motor control of the opposite side of the body. This disruption leads to weakness or paralysis on the side of the body opposite to the lesion. Thus, a stroke in the left hemisphere typically results in contralateral (right-sided) hemiplegia.

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What is the difference between an upper motor neuron lesion and a lower motor neuron lesion?

LMNLIt is due to lesion of lower motor neurons i.e. the spinal and cranial motor neurons that directly innervate the muscles.Usually single or individual muscle is affected.Disuse atrophy of muscles.All reflexes are absent.flaccid paralysis occurs.Babinski planter response not elicited.2. UMNLIt is due to upper motor neuron lesion.It involves group of muscles.spastic paralysis occurs.muscle atrophy is not severe.reflexesdeep reflexes are hyperactive.superficial refle;xes;only abdominal,cremastric and anal reflexes are lost.Babinski sign:positive.AI'IGHT,UUUMMM HOPE THIS HELPS :) LOWER MOTOR NEURON LESION: vs UPPER MOTOR NEURON LESION:1)FLACCID MUSCLE SPASTICITY OF MUSCLE2)HYPO-TONIA HYPER-TONIA3)HYPO-REFLEXIA HYPER-REFLEXIA4)PROFOUND MUSCLE ATROPHY MINIMAL MUSCLE ATROPHY5)FASCICULATIONS("TWITCHING") PRESENT FASCICULATIONS ABSNTSO JUST REMEMBER: LOWER = HYPO- EVERYTHING ; UPPER = HYPER- EVERYTHING,WELL, EXCEPT OFCOURSE - THE TWITCHING AND MUSCLE ATROPHY (ITS REVERSED).


Why superficial reflexes are lost in upper motor neuron lesion?

because the superficial reflex fibres also come through the umn fibres along with it


What is descending tract and one ascending tract in upper motor neuron and lower motor neuron?

central nervous system (CNS) is the descending tract and one ascending tract in upper motor neuron and lower motor neuron.


What clinically detectable sign accompanies unilateral upper motor neurons lesion of the lateral corticospinal tracts?

Spasticity is a common clinically detectable sign that accompanies a unilateral upper motor neuron lesion of the lateral corticospinal tracts. This can manifest as increased muscle tone, brisk reflexes, and exaggerated muscle contractions in response to certain stimuli.


Why hypertonicity occurs in upper motor lesion?

Hypertonicity in upper motor neuron lesions occurs due to a loss of inhibitory signals from the brain to the spinal cord, leading to increased excitatory signals and muscle tone. This results in overactivity of muscle reflexes and stiffness in the affected muscles.


How many motor neurons are involved in the descending motor pathways?

two motor neurons are always involved in descending motor pathways. the upper motor neuron and the lower motor neuron.


What is negative supporting reaction in physiotherapy?

When a patient displays normal integration of a primitive supporting reflex in response to a stimulus (i.e.: gravity). This indicates no upper motor neuron lesion in the brain region responsible for integrating the tested primitive reflex.


What is the another name for upper motor neuron paralysis?

spastic paralysis


The main symptom of upper motor neuron syndrome is?

The main symptom of upper motor neuron syndrome is spasticity, which is characterized by increased muscle tone and exaggerated reflexes. Other common symptoms include muscle weakness, difficulty with fine motor skills, and impaired voluntary movement.


A motor neuron and all the muscle cells that is stimulates are referred to as a motor and plate?

false, it would be a motor unit.


Why contralateral hemiplegia occurs in patients experiencing upper motor neuron lesions like stroke?

Contralateral hemiplegia occurs in patients with upper motor neuron lesions, such as those resulting from a stroke, due to the decussation (crossing) of motor pathways in the central nervous system. Specifically, the majority of fibers in the corticospinal tract cross over at the medulla oblongata, meaning that damage to the motor cortex in one hemisphere affects the motor control of the opposite side of the body. This disruption leads to weakness or paralysis on the side of the body opposite to the lesion. Thus, a stroke in the left hemisphere typically results in contralateral (right-sided) hemiplegia.


Is motor a neuron?

motor neuron is a type of neuron that found at the muscles, tissues, and organs.