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When neuro checks leg weakness for myasthenia gravis, why knee bends? i suck at them! but i can lift my legs upwards easier. any reason why that is?
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ASK YOUR NEUROLOGIST: It depends on certain group of muscles affected with Myaesthenia gravis.
Answered 1/21/2016
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