Clinical Diagnosis · Nervous System · Medium
Clonus
Meaning: Repeated rhythmic muscle contractions triggered by a sudden sustained stretch.
In practice: Brisk dorsiflexion of the ankle producing several beats indicates an upper motor neurone lesion.
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