Receptors in focal reflex myoclonus.
J Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry
; 38(5): 505-7, 1975 May.
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| ID: mdl-1151417
ABSTRACT
The findings in a patient with focal reflex or action myoclonus suggest that the cortical somatosensory evoked response and the long loop reflex of the finger flexor muscles evoked by extension of the index finger at the volar surface of the distal phalanx occur largely through stimulation of touch or pressure receptors with evidence of a lesser contribution by joint receptors or muscle stretch receptors. Touch or pressure in the absence of movement is an adequate stimulus, whereas muscle stretch by itself is not.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Sensory Receptor Cells
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Somatosensory Cortex
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Reflex, Abnormal
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Myoclonus
Limits:
Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
J Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry
Year:
1975
Document type:
Article