Clinical Diagnosis · Nervous System · Easy
Rigidity
Meaning: Increased muscle tone felt uniformly throughout passive movement, independent of speed.
In practice: In Parkinson's disease this may be lead-pipe or cogwheel when combined with tremor.
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Answer: Fibromyalgia
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Answer: Lesion
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