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clonus [′klō·nəs] (physiology) Irregular, alternating muscular contractions and relaxations. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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His gait and mobility were disturbed occasionally by the clonus reflex of the left ankle plantar flexor when the affected calf muscles (gastrocnemius and soleus) were stretched suddenly during movement. Reflexes were brisk with bilateral spontaneous ankle clonus of both ankles. Her official diagnosis is spasticity and clonus, or rapid repetitive muscle spasms. |
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