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List 9 cardinal symptoms to look for in a nervous system history taking |
Headaches Dizziness Faints Fits Altered sensation Weakness Visual disturbance Hearing problems Memory and concentration changes |
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5 features of upper motor neuron lesions |
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3 example conditions that lead to UMN lesions |
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5 features of lower motor neurone lesions |
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3 example conditions that lead to LMNs |
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Disease of this pathway causes upper motor neurone lesions |
Pyramidal pathway |
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Name the components of nerve pathways which, when damaged, produce lower motor neuron lesions |
Motor nuclei originating in the anterior horn cell of the spinal cord Axon projection - peripheral nerve to muscle Synapse - motor endplates |
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Summarise the course of the pyramidal pathway |
Originates in motor cortex Travels through the internal capsule Crosses in the medulla "decussation of the pyramids" |
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State the MRC scale (Medical Research Council) for assessment of muscle power - explain the scoring |
0. NO POWER 1. Flicker of contraction 2. Some active movement but cannot overcome gravity 3. Can overcome gravity but NO more 4. Active power against resistance – but not normal 5. Full power (allowing for age) |
