L9 Upper Motor Neurone syndrome Flashcards
(3 cards)
1
Q
name all muscle relaxants for UMNS spasticity (6)
A
- benzodiazepines
- baclofen
- dantrolene
- tizanidine
- botulinim toxin
- phenol
2
Q
renshaw cell
A
inhibitory interneuron located in the ventral cord and through their localised connections with motor neurons and other interneurons help to ensure a balance between contraction of synergist and antagonist muscles
3
Q
Paresis
A
decreased voluntary recruitment of motor neurons
