Question

question 40
2 pts
in the event of a neurologic injury an animals posture should be evaluated. decerebrate posture is best described as which of the following?
extreme rigidity of all four legs.
arching of the neck and back
rigid forelimbs and flexed hindlimbs
flaccid in all four legs.

Explanation:

Decerebrate posture in animals is characterized by extreme rigidity of all four legs due to disruption of normal neurological control. Arching of neck and back is not the defining feature. Rigid forelimbs and flexed hindlimbs is not decerebrate posture. Flaccid legs are not associated with decerebrate posture.

Answer:

Extreme rigidity of all four legs