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Athetoid movements are slow, irregular, and objectively purposeless, not without an apparent pattern. They are observed mainly in the fingers and toes, in the form of flexion and extension and spreading of the digits. The movements are practically constant and not infrequently accompanied by synkinesias that is associated movements in order parts of the body, limbs and face. Athetosis must be distinguished from pseudo – Athetosis which is seen mainly Read the rest of this entry »