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==Overview== | |||
A '''lower motor neuron lesion''' is a lesion which affects nerve fibers traveling from the [[Anterior horn (spinal cord)|anterior horn]] of the [[spinal cord]] to the relevant [[muscle]](s) -- the [[lower motor neuron]]. | A '''lower motor neuron lesion''' is a lesion which affects nerve fibers traveling from the [[Anterior horn (spinal cord)|anterior horn]] of the [[spinal cord]] to the relevant [[muscle]](s) -- the [[lower motor neuron]]. | ||
==Signs and symptoms== | |||
One major characteristic used to identify a lower motor neuron lesion is [[flaccid paralysis]]. This is in contrast to a [[upper motor neuron lesion]], which often presents with [[spastic paralysis]]. | One major characteristic used to identify a lower motor neuron lesion is [[flaccid paralysis]]. This is in contrast to a [[upper motor neuron lesion]], which often presents with [[spastic paralysis]]. | ||
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Overview
A lower motor neuron lesion is a lesion which affects nerve fibers traveling from the anterior horn of the spinal cord to the relevant muscle(s) -- the lower motor neuron.
Signs and symptoms
One major characteristic used to identify a lower motor neuron lesion is flaccid paralysis. This is in contrast to a upper motor neuron lesion, which often presents with spastic paralysis.
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