Decerebrate posture

Decerebrate posture
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Decerebrate posture is an abnormal body posture that involves the arms and legs being held straight out, the toes being pointed downward, and the head and neck being arched backwards.

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Decerebrate posture can occur on one side, on both sides, or in just the arms.

Decerebrate posture
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Decerebrate posture -- rigid extension of the arms and legs, downward pointing of the toes, and backward arching of the head
Decorticate posture -- rigidity, flexion of the arms, clenched fists, and extended legs ...

Responds to pain with abnormal (rigid) extension (decerebrate posture)
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Stage IV - same as stage III except decerebrate posture and response to pain, inconsistent or absent oculocephalic reflex
Stage V - same as stage IV except flaccid with no response to pain, no pupillary response, no oculocephalic reflex ...

See also: Emergency, Decorticate posture, Symptom, Injury, Head Injury