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*Sparing of the forehead muscles is suggestive of a central (upper motor neuron) lesion because of bilateral innervation to this area. | |||
*However, it does not exclude a peripheral site of pathology in all cases. | |||
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Classification
Classification based on Peripheral Versus Central Lesions
- Sparing of the forehead muscles is suggestive of a central (upper motor neuron) lesion because of bilateral innervation to this area.
- However, it does not exclude a peripheral site of pathology in all cases.