Definition: Upper motor neuron is a term that refers to the nerves that connect from the brain to the spinal cord. The upper motor neurons relay information to the lower motor neurons. When the upper motor neurons are damaged the result is muscle spasticity and very strong automatic reflexes, such as the knee jerk reaction.
Bibliography
Upper Motor Neuron. Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Page last modified December 31, 2005. Retrieved on January 22, 2006 from: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Upper_motor_neuron
Glossary International Rett Syndrome Association 1998 Retrieved January 22, 2006 from: http://www.rettsyndrome.org/digests/00008.htm
Date Created: January 22, 2006.
Bibliography
Upper Motor Neuron. Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Page last modified December 31, 2005. Retrieved on January 22, 2006 from: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Upper_motor_neuron
Glossary International Rett Syndrome Association 1998 Retrieved January 22, 2006 from: http://www.rettsyndrome.org/digests/00008.htm
Date Created: January 22, 2006.
