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Record 1 2012-02-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Muscles and Tendons
DEF

A contraction, often spasmodic, of the muscles of the neck, chiefly those supplied by the spinal accessory nerve; the head is drawn to one side and usually rotated so that the chin points to the other side.

OBS

The term "torticollis" was recommended by the Medical Signs and Symptoms Committee.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Muscles et tendons
DEF

Torsion du cou due à la contraction de l'un des muscles sterno-cléïdo-mastoïdiens, entraînant une inclinaison latérale de la tête.

OBS

C'est le [...] torticolis musculaire permanent, dû à la rétraction du sterno-mastoïdien, que l'on désigne communément sous le nom de torticolis.

PHR

Torticolis cutané, osseux, articulaire, oculaire, musculaire.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Músculos y tendones
DEF

Acortamiento o espasmo crónico de los músculos del cuello, lo que causa su giro o desviación involuntaria.

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