muscle types

Question 1

Decerebrate rigidity

Answer 1

involves the client’s lower and upper extremities in a position of spastic extension, adduction, and internal rotation.

Question 2

Decorticate rigidity

Answer 2

involves upper extremities in spastic flexed position with internal rotation and adduction

Question 3

Torticollis

Answer 3

is a dystonic posture of the neck.

Question 4

Athetosis

Answer 4

slow movements of the tongue face and neck

writhing movements usually distal on extremities