Opisthotonos

Definition

Arching position of the body due spasm of the axial muscles along the spinal column

Also indexed as

Nearby in Abnormality of tonus or reflex

• MB47.0Abnormal reflex
• MB47.1Abnormal posture
• MB47.2Clonus
• MB47.3Cramp or spasm
• MB47.4Dystonia
• MB47.5Fasciculation
• MB47.6Meningismus
• MB47.7Muscle fibrillation