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What is the definition or description of: arm weakness?

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Dr. Edward Hellman answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Motor function: There is a normal range of motor strength that each muscle group in the body has. Arm weakness would simply be a lesser motor strength than normal in one or muscle groups that move the arm.

Answered 11/14/2016

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