Continuous, involuntary, slow, writhing movement of the extremities is:
A) tremor.
B) spasm.
C) fasciculation.
D) athetosis.

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Athetosis is characterized by slow, writhing movements of the extremities that are involuntary and continuous. Tremor is a rhythmic, involuntary movement, spasm is a sudden, involuntary contraction of muscles, and fasciculation is a brief, spontaneous contraction of a small number of muscle fibers.

Continuous, Involuntary, Slow, Writhing Movement of the Extremities Is