Clonus vs. Myoclonus: What's the Difference?

An abnormality in neuromuscular activity characterized by rapidly alternating muscular contraction and relaxation.

A sudden irregular twitching of muscles or parts of muscles, occurring in various brain disorders.

(medicine) A muscular spasm with regular contractions.

(medicine) The brief, involuntary twitching of a muscle or group of muscles.

A series of muscular contractions due to sudden stretching of the muscle, - a sign of certain neuropathies.

A clonic spasm of a muscle or muscle group

Convulsion characterized by alternating contractions and relaxations