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posturing [pos´chur-ing]

the assumption of abnormal patterns of flexion and extension in a patient with severe brain injury. See also decerebrate rigidity and decorticate rigidity.

decerebrate posturing see decerebrate rigidity.

posturing

Neurology The positioning of the body and limbs. See Decerebrate posturing, Decorticate posturing, Postural fixation Psychology1. The adoption of a rationalized mental stance 2. The making of gestures

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posturing (redirected from Decerebrate posturing)

posturing
(redirected from Decerebrate posturing)