| lower motor neuron lesion |
Any damage to the lower motor neuron or its axon (peripheral nerve) that separates the lower motor neuron from control of its muscle fibers. This type of lesion leads to flaccidity and muscle atrophy.
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| lower esophageal sphincter |
The muscle lying at the end of the esophagus and opening of the stomach. This muscle is used to keep acid in the stomach and out of the esophagus. It relaxes normally secondary to neurologic input when the patient swallows. In its normal state the LES is contracted (closed).
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| lower esophageal sphincter |
muscle between the esophagus and stomach.
Ãâó: ymghealthinfo.org/content.asp
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| lower jaw |
Right under the upper jaw. Used for grinding food.
Ãâó: www.equinekingdom.com/data/horse_anatomy/anatomica...
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| lower motor neuron |
Nerve cells starting at the spinal cord or brain stem and ending at the muscle fibers. The loss of lower motor neurons leads to weakness, twitching of muscles (fasciculations), and loss of muscle bulk (atrophy).
Ãâó: www.als.net/als101/glossary.asp
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