Startles, twitches and clonuses

Luisa Bocconi; Chiara Boschetto; Florinda Ceriani; Alessandra Kustermann

doi:10.1007/978-88-470-1402-2_3

Startles, twitches and clonuses

Luisa Bocconi, Chiara Boschetto, Florinda Ceriani, Alessandra Kustermann

Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda- Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico

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Abstract

In everyday language the term' startle' suggests a behavioural and emotional reaction of surprise, shock and fear to a sudden, unexpected event. Startles are also considered as a motor response to noxious and painful stimuli aimed at withdrawing from a threat [1]. However, the word 'startle' is not solely linked with fear and pain, as one can also be pleasantly startled by an unexpected but agreeable experience.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Development of Normal Fetal Movements: The First 25 Weeks of Gestation
Publisher	Springer Milan
Pages	19-28
Number of pages	10
ISBN (Print)	9788847014015
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-88-470-1402-2_3
Publication status	Published - 2010

Keywords

Central pattern generator
Clonuses
Clusters
Crown-rump length
Dreaming
Epilepsy
Hiccups
Hyperexplexia
Moro reflex
REM sleep
Startles
Twitches

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Medicine(all)

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