Allokinetic Movements

Physiology, Neurology

Also known as: Allokinesis

Historical document, translated for reference. It reflects medical knowledge of the 1920s–30s and is not medical advice.

Allokinetic movements are defined as movements that occur in response to various types of external stimuli. This term describes a specific category of physiological motor response.

Encyclopedia entry (1928–1936)

ALLOKINETIC MOVEMENTS (from the Greek allos—other and kinesis—movement), movements that arise under the influence of all kinds of external stimuli.

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“Allokinetic Movements.” Soviet Medical Encyclopedia. English translation of Bolshaya Meditsinskaya Entsiklopediya, 1st ed. (Moscow, 1928–1936), ed. N. A. Semashko. https://sovietmedicalencyclopedia.pages.dev/article/allokinetic-movements/