MICROANATOMY

MUSCLE NERVE CARTILAGE BONE

GANGLIA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Uniform, constant resistance as limb is moved
A
Rigidity Lead-pipe
B
Rigidity
C
Rigidity Cogwheel
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Caused by Parkinson’s disease, other causes of parkinsonism, and contractures.

Detailed explanation-2: -Lead-pipe rigidity is the term used to describe the hypertonicity felt in a parkinsonian limb throughout the range of movements of a joint. It is indicative of increased tone in all the sets of muscles around a joint.

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