| The diaphragm muscle specimens showed complete tetanic contractions in response to a train of electrical pulses at room temperature. |
| Tapotement along the muscle produces a series of similar local contractions although there is no apparent movement. |
| Tetanus infection can cause production of a neurotoxin, leading to tetanic muscle contractions. |
| Red raspberry leaves are used to enhance uterine contractions once labor is initiated. |
| Laxatives irritate the lining of the intestines, thus causing muscular contractions. |
| Six hours later I was having steady bearable contractions so it was decided not to do anything else and just see how I got on. |
