Paedintermediate
Match each clinical manifestation of tetanus with its corresponding definition: Clinical Manifestations: 1. Trismus 2. Risus sardonicus 3. Opisthotonos Definitions: A. Involuntary, sustained spasm of the facial muscles producing a characteristic fixed grimace B. Severe spasm of the axial musculature resulting in dramatic backward arching of the spine and neck C. Inability to open the jaw due to severe spasm of the masticatory muscles (lockjaw)
Answer
1 - C, 2 - A, 3 - B
Explanation
The matches connect clinical vocabulary to the signs described in the slides. Opisthotonos refers to the back-arching posture, while trismus is lockjaw. Generalized tetanus is the most frequent type in this material. **Key takeaway:** Accurate terminology helps communicate the clinical pattern.\n\n**Glossary:** **Opisthotonos**: severe arching of the back; **trismus**: jaw stiffness.
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