Amyotonia

Below is a guide to understanding the condition, its modern classifications, and management. 1. Understanding the Condition

Infants with amyotonia often appear limp, have difficulty holding their heads up, and may show a "frog-leg" posture when lying on their backs. amyotonia

, historically often referred to as amyotonia congenita , is a medical term used to describe a profound lack of muscle tone (hypotonia) present from birth. While once used as a specific diagnosis, it is now considered a clinical symptom associated with several neuromuscular disorders, most notably Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) . Below is a guide to understanding the condition,