clasp-knife spasticity

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Rigidity of the extensor muscles of a joint that gives resistance to passive flexion but gives way abruptly to allow easy flexion, resulting from an exaggeration of the stretch reflex. Also called clasp-knife rigidity.

clasp-knife spasticity,

clasp-knife rigidity.

spasticity [spas-tis´ĭ-te]

continuous resistance to stretching by a muscle due to abnormally increased tension, with heightened deep tendon reflexes.

clasp-knife spasticity clasp-knife rigidity.

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