Astasis

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Astasis (also known as astasia) is the inability to stand because of disruption of muscle coordination. The condition is caused by injury to the frontal lobes. It is frequently, though not invariably[1] accompanied by abasia, an inability to walk.

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  1. ^  Hirayama K, Nakajima M, Kawamura M, Koguchi Y. Astasia without abasia due to peripheral neuropathy, Arch Neurol. 1994 Aug;51(8):813-6. PMID 8042930


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