Neurologic Examination Ontology

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Preferred Name

gait_spastic
Synonyms
Definitions

Spasticity is manifested by increased stretch reflex which is intensified with movement velocity. This results in excessive and inappropriate muscle activation which can contribute to muscle hypertonia. Spastic gait is characterized by manifestations such as muscle hypertonia, stiff knee, and circumduction of the leg.

ID

http://www.semanticweb.org/danielhier/ontologies/2019/3/untitled-ontology-57/gait_spastic

CUI

C0231687

Exam_Part

Motor

Example_1

stiff gait.

Example_2

spastic walk.

isDefinedBy

Spasticity is manifested by increased stretch reflex which is intensified with movement velocity. This results in excessive and inappropriate muscle activation which can contribute to muscle hypertonia. Spastic gait is characterized by manifestations such as muscle hypertonia, stiff knee, and circumduction of the leg.

prefixIRI

untitled-ontology-57:gait_spastic

prefLabel

gait_spastic

SNOMED

9447003

subClassOf

http://www.semanticweb.org/danielhier/ontologies/2019/3/untitled-ontology-57/gait_difficulty

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