Nuchal rigidity means that the back of the neck is stiff . The person can not bend their head forward. This is often a sign of meningitis. The fever also gives a clue to an infection as it goes with the other sign. The rigidity can be seem with hemorrhage in the meninges and could be found in an accident victim.
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Nuchal means pertaining to the back of the neck.
The nuchal scan is used in pregnancy to determine if the baby is likely to have a condition such as Down's Syndrome. This is done by scanning the nuchal translucency or the nuchal fold which is part of the brain.
Most commonly, when there is some dislocation of some joint of the vertebra, the neck muscles go in severe spasm. You call this condition as stiff neck.
The nuchal ligament is also referred to as the "paddywhack" in animals. This tendon is located in the midline of the neck.
Cats and pigs don't have a nuchal ligament. The nuchal ligament is an adaptation common in fast running animals (to keep the head study while running) as well as to support longer necks. Humans and horses have nuchal ligament
Perforation in the gastrointestinal tract can be indicated by severe abdominal pain, tenderness, rigidity, and signs of sepsis such as fever and elevated white blood cell count. Peritonitis may present with rebound tenderness, guarding, distended abdomen, fever, nausea, and vomiting. Prompt medical evaluation and treatment are crucial in these cases.