Fasciculation
Spontaneous, involuntary muscle twitch / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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See also: Twitch (disambiguation) and Tremor
A fasciculation, or muscle twitch, is a spontaneous, involuntary muscle contraction and relaxation, involving fine muscle fibers.[1] They are common, with as many as 70% of people experiencing them.[1] They can be benign, or associated with more serious conditions.[1] When no cause or pathology is identified, they are diagnosed as benign fasciculation syndrome.[1]
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