Decerebrate and
decorticate posturing are strongly associated with poor outcome in a variety of conditions. decerebrate or
decorticateKaynak: Abnormal posturingHowever
decorticate rigidity can be caused by bleeding in the internal capsule which causes damage to upper motor neurons .
Kaynak: DecerebrationThe disrupted brainstem can lead to
decorticate posture , respiratory center depression and death. Other possibilities resulting from
Kaynak: Brain herniationa waterwheel ) in order to pound and
decorticate grain. Notes: 3 References : Crespigny, Rafe de. (2007). A Biographical Dictionary of Later Han
Kaynak: Huan Tanwithdraws from pain Abnormal flexion to pain for an infant (
decorticate response )Extension to pain (decerebrate response )No motor response
Kaynak: Paediatric Glasgow Coma ScaleMotor | Makes no movements decerebrate response)
decorticate response) | Flexion / Withdrawal to painful stimuli | Localizes painful
Kaynak: Glasgow Coma Scaleterm
decorticate | content
decorticate defn to shed or peel off the outer bark of a tree. term decumbent | content decumbent defn with
Kaynak: Glossary of botanical terms