MUSCLE NERVE CARTILAGE BONE
GANGLIA
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Slow, involuntary, writhing, twisting, “wormlike” movements; frequently greater involvement in distal UEs
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Athetosis
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Chorea
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Dystonia
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Hemiballismus
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Athetosis is a continuous, slow, involuntary, writhing movement. Athetosis is mostly observed in muscles of the extremities (distal to proximal) but it can also involve muscles of the face, neck and postural muscles of the trunk. It may be associated with dystonic postures, chorea or spasticity.
Detailed explanation-2: -Abstract. Athetosis is defined as slow, writhing, and continuous worm-like movement of the limbs or trunk. The neck, face, and tongue can also be affected. Athetosis usually occurs as a result of injury to the basal ganglia.
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