Fasciculation

Overview

Involuntary contraction of the muscle fibers innervated by a motor unit. Fasciculations may be visualized as a muscle twitch or dimpling under the skin, but usually do not generate sufficient force to move a limb. They may represent a benign condition or occur as a manifestation of MOTOR NEURON DISEASE or PERIPHERAL NERVOUS SYSTEM DISEASES. (Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p1294)

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Quick facts about Fasciculation

Topic type

Condition

Category

Neurology

MeSH classification

C10.597.613.250|C23.888.592.608.250

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