Clonus: definition, mechanism, treatment
Clonus is involuntary and rhythmic muscle contractions caused by a permanent lesion in descending motor neurons. Clonus may be found at the ankle, patella, triceps surae, wrist, jaw, biceps brachii. In general, clonus may occur in any muscle with a frequency of 5-8 Hz and the average period of oscil...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Medical Association of Zenica-Doboj Canton
2015-02-01
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| Series: | Medicinski Glasnik |
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| Online Access: | http://www.ljkzedo.ba/sites/default/files/Glasnik/12-01-feb2015/03%20Boyraz.pdf |