Athetosis: Slow, continuous, involuntary writhing movements. Usually the hands and feet are involved but the face, tongue, neck and other muscle groups may also be involved. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Athetosis is available below.
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Ceaseless occurrence of rapid, highly complex jerky movements that appear to be well coordinated but are performed involuntarily. - (Source - Diseases Database)
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