Immobilization

The restriction of the MOVEMENT of whole or part of the body by physical means (RESTRAINT, PHYSICAL) or chemically by ANALGESIA, or the use of TRANQUILIZING AGENTS or NEUROMUSCULAR NONDEPOLARIZING AGENTS. It includes experimental protocols used to evaluate the physiologic effects of immobility.

Year introduced: 1967(1964)

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Tree Number(s): E05.472

MeSH Unique ID: D007103

Entry Terms:

• Hypokinesia, Experimental
• Experimental Hypokinesia
• Experimental Hypokinesias
• Hypokinesias, Experimental

See Also:

• Fracture Fixation
• Disabled Persons
• Orthopedic Fixation Devices
• Hypokinesia
• Freezing Reaction, Cataleptic
• Immobility Response, Tonic

All MeSH Categories
Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment Category
Investigative Techniques
Immobilization
Restraint, Physical
Hindlimb Suspension