The Upper Motor Neuron—Improved Knowledge from ALS and Related Clinical Disorders
Upper motor neuron (UMN) is a term traditionally used for the corticospinal or pyramidal tract neuron synapsing with the lower motor neuron (LMN) in the anterior horns of the spinal cord. The upper motor neuron controls resting muscle tone and helps initiate voluntary movement of the musculoskeletal...
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MDPI AG
2021-07-01
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3425/11/8/958 |