Transiently present leg movements in neonates with spina bifida aperta are generated by motor neurons located cranially from the spinal defect.
Department of Pediatrics, Beatrix Kinderkliniek, University Hospital, Groningen, The Netherlands. dasival@hotmail.com
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D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007866:Leg / Q000502:physiology*; D009046:Motor Neurons / Q000502:physiology*; D009119:Muscle Contraction / Q000502:physiology*; D016137:Spina Bifida Cystica / Q000503:physiopathology*