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This document outlines the differences between upper motor neuron (UMN) and lower motor neuron (LMN) lesions. UMN lesions are above the anterior horn cell and cause increased muscle tone, weakness following a pyramidal pattern, increased reflexes, and upgoing plantar responses. LMN lesions are in or below the anterior horn cell and cause decreased muscle tone, weakness and wasting, absent reflexes, and fasciculations. Examples of UMN lesions include strokes and tumors, while examples of LMN lesions include

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AlmiraWynonaZulaikha

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