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Schiff-Sherrington reflex
Associated persons:
Moritz Schiff
Sir Charles Scott Sherrington
Description:
A grave sign in animals: rigid extension of the forelimbs after damage to the spine. It may be accompanied by paradoxical respiration - the intercostal muscles are paralysed and the chest is drawn passively in and out by the diaphragm.
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