Fasciculation is seen in
A. UMN type of lesionB. LMN type of lesion
C. Myoneural junction
D. Peripheral neuropathy
E. Anterior horn cell pathology
Ans. B. LMN type of lesion ;E. Anterior
horn cell pathology.
• A fasciculation is a visible or palpable twitch within a single muscle due to spontaneous
discharge of one motor unit. The pathology lies in the anterior horn cells.
• Causes MND, Spinomuscular atrophy, poliomyelitis, syringomyelia, diabetic amyotrophy, hyperglycemia, hypoxia, organophosphorous poisoning.
• A fasciculation is a visible or palpable twitch within a single muscle due to spontaneous
discharge of one motor unit. The pathology lies in the anterior horn cells.
• Causes MND, Spinomuscular atrophy, poliomyelitis, syringomyelia, diabetic amyotrophy, hyperglycemia, hypoxia, organophosphorous poisoning.
