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What's the difference between hypotonia and muscle weakness in regards to diagnosing underlining conditions? is one more an indicator of st specific?
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Hypotonic/weakness: Hypotonia is decreased resistance to passive movement and is indicative of injury to the peripheral nerve or muscle. Muscle weakness can be due to either peripheral nervous system/muscle or central causes.
Answered 3/10/2015
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