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  2. Clonus - Wikipedia

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    Clonus, with respect to the presence of a central oscillator, functions on the theory that when the central oscillator is turned on by a peripheral event, it will continue to rhythmically excite motor neurons, therefore creating clonus. [1] Although the two proposed mechanisms are very different in [theory] and are still debated, some studies ...

  3. Palatal myoclonus - Wikipedia

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    Palatal myoclonus is a rare condition in which there are rhythmic jerky movements or a rapid spasm of the palatal (roof of the mouth) muscles. Chronic clonus is often due to lesions of the central tegmental tract (which connects the red nucleus to the ipsilateral inferior olivary nucleus).

  4. Upper motor neuron syndrome - Wikipedia

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    exaggerated deep tendon reflexes including spasticity, and clonus (a series of involuntary rapid muscle contractions) Such signs are collectively termed the "upper motor neuron syndrome". Affected muscles typically show multiple signs, with severity depending on the degree of damage and other factors that influence motor control. In ...

  5. Racine stages - Wikipedia

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    Forelimb clonus. Involuntary movement of the forelimbs that may be bilateral, unilateral, synchronized or desynchronized. Rearing with forelimb clonus. Rearing up on the hindlimbs, often with nose pointed to the ceiling. Rearing and falling with forelimb clonus (generalized motor convulsions) Rearing with a loss of postural control (falling).

  6. Brisk Iced Tea brings back nostalgic claymation ads with the ...

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    A series of beloved commercials are making a long overdue comeback. On Sept. 10, Lipton Brisk Iced Tea announced it tapped singer Doja Cat to revive its signature claymation advertisements.

  7. Quickstep - Wikipedia

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    [2] p126. This dance gradually evolved into a very dynamic one with much movement on the dance floor, with many advanced patterns including hops, runs, quick steps with much momentum, and rotation. The tempo of quickstep dance is rather brisk, as it was developed to ragtime era jazz music, which is fast-paced when compared to other dance music.

  8. Glossary of music terminology - Wikipedia

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    A rapid, usually unmeasured alternation between two harmonically adjacent notes (e.g. an interval of a semitone or a whole tone). A similar alternation using a wider interval is called a tremolo. triplet (shown with a horizontal bracket and a '3') Three notes in the place of two, used to subdivide a beat. triste Sad, wistful tronco, tronca

  9. Plantar reflex - Wikipedia

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    Babinski's sign in a healthy newborn. The Babinski sign can indicate upper motor neuron lesion constituting damage to the corticospinal tract.Occasionally, a pathological plantar reflex is the first and only indication of a serious disease process and a clearly abnormal plantar reflex often prompts detailed neurological investigations, including CT scanning of the brain or MRI of the spine, as ...