____ is demonstrated by adduct of the shoulders, as the shoulders rotate internally with slight flexion while the forearms pronate and wrist and fingers flex.

A. Extensor posturing
B. Flexor posturing
C. Decerebrate rigidity
D. Decorticate rigidity


Answer: B

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