Nov 12, 2020, 09:51 AM

Video Title : Catatonia

Motoric abnormality in the following variations:

1. Catalepsy - general term fir an immobile position that is constantly maintained, such as waxy flexibility (cerea flexibilitas)
2. Catatonic Excitement - agitated, purposeless motor activity, uninfluenced by external stimuli
3. Catatonic Stupor - markedly slowed motor activity, often to the point of immobility and seeming unawareness of surroundings.
4. Catatonic Rigidity- voluntary assumption of a rigid posture, held against all efforts to be moved.
5. Catatonic Posturing - voluntary assumption of an inappropriate or bizarre posture
6. Akinesia - lack of physical movements; extreme immobility.

This patient's motor activity would be described as waxy flexibility.

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