| opisthotonus | Spasm of the body where the head and heels are bent backward and the body is bowed forward. A type of extrapyramidal effect. (27 Sep 1997) |
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The words Opisthotonos or opisthotonus stem from the Greek language, opistho for behind and tonos for tension. Opisthotonus is seen as a severe hyperextension and spasticitic tendency in which the individual enters a complete "bridging" or "arching" position in the spinal cord. This abnormal posturing is an extrapyramidal effect and is caused by spasm of the axial muscles along the spinal column. It is posturing seen in individuals with severe cerebral palsy or traumatic brain injury. ...
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Spasm of the body when the body is bowed forward and the head and heels are bent or arched backwards.
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