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Ch. 15 Sensory Pathways and the Somatic Nervous System
Martini - Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology 11th Edition
Martini, Nath, Bartholomew11th EditionFundamentals of Anatomy & PhysiologyISBN: 9780136874089Non è quello che usi tu?Cambia libro di testo
Capitolo 15, Problema 18

What effect does injury to the primary motor cortex have on peripheral muscles?

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Understand the role of the primary motor cortex: It is located in the frontal lobe of the brain and is responsible for voluntary motor control by sending signals to peripheral muscles.
Recognize that injury to the primary motor cortex disrupts the transmission of motor commands from the brain to the spinal cord and peripheral nerves.
Identify that this disruption leads to weakness or paralysis (loss of voluntary movement) in the muscles controlled by the affected area of the cortex.
Note that the paralysis is typically contralateral, meaning it affects muscles on the opposite side of the body relative to the injury site.
Consider that reflexes may remain intact or become exaggerated due to loss of inhibitory signals from the cortex, resulting in spasticity in the affected muscles.

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Injury to the primary motor cortex disrupts the transmission of motor commands, leading to weakness or paralysis (paresis or plegia) in muscles controlled by the affected area. This often results in loss of fine motor skills and impaired voluntary movement.
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