Diseases characterized by a selective degeneration of the motor neurons of the spinal cord, brainstem, or motor cortex. Clinical subtypes are distinguished by the major site of degeneration. In AMYOTROPHIC LATERAL SCLEROSIS there is involvement of upper, lower, and brainstem motor neurons. In progressive muscular atrophy and related syndromes (see MUSCULAR ATROPHY, SPINAL) the motor neurons in the spinal cord are primarily affected. With progressive bulbar palsy (BULBAR PALSY, PROGRESSIVE), the initial degeneration occurs in the brainstem. In primary lateral sclerosis, the cortical neurons are affected in isolation. (Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p1089)
    

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The voice in my head is perfect / Lindy Jones.

Silent body vibrant mind : living with motor neurone disease / Peter Anderson.

By any other name : an autobiography of Dr F Clifford Rose / F Clifford Rose.

Die Erkrankungen des Rückenmarkes und der Medulla oblongata / von E. v. Leyden und Dr. Goldscheider.

Terry Pratchett : Choosing to die.

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The voice in my head is perfect / Lindy Jones.

Silent body vibrant mind : living with motor neurone disease / Peter Anderson.

By any other name : an autobiography of Dr F Clifford Rose / F Clifford Rose.

Die Erkrankungen des Rückenmarkes und der Medulla oblongata / von E. v. Leyden und Dr. Goldscheider.

Terry Pratchett : Choosing to die.