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Results 1 - 2 of 2 for Athetosis
  1. ... tone (flaccidity) Slow, twisting, or continued movements (chorea, athetosis, or dystonia) Sudden jerking movements (myoclonus, ballismus) Uncontrollable ...
  2. The slow twisting movements of muscles (athetosis) or jerky muscle contractions (dystonia) may be caused by one of many conditions, including: Cerebral palsy (group of disorders that can involve ...