SCIGENIUS Posted November 14, 2006 Share Posted November 14, 2006 Would most brain injuries at birth lead to pralysis, CP(cerebral palsy), etc. (Just a question!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glider Posted November 14, 2006 Share Posted November 14, 2006 No. Only severe injury to the motor cortices or descending motor pathways or spinal tracts would cause paralysis. Cerebral palsy is usually the result of a failure of part(s) of the brain to develop properly. Whilst this can interfere with the control of movement, it doesn't (as far as I know) result in paralysis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCIGENIUS Posted November 14, 2006 Author Share Posted November 14, 2006 Oh, so anything below or above the motor cortex wouldn't cause pralysis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glider Posted November 15, 2006 Share Posted November 15, 2006 There isn't anything above the motor cortex if you're talking about physical position. However, there are things below the motor cortex that, if damaged, would result in paralysis. The spine, for example. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCIGENIUS Posted November 15, 2006 Author Share Posted November 15, 2006 Oh ok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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