Torticollis UMLS:C0949445 Involuntary contractions of the neck musculature resulting in an abnormal posture of or abnormal movements of the head. Loxia Spasmodic torticollis Wry neck UMLS:C0040485 SNOMEDCT_US:70070008 UMLS:C0152116 SNOMEDCT_US:270476009 HP:0000473 The word torticollis comes from Latin words meaning twisted neck. Spasmodic torticollis is a focal dystonia that affects the neck and sometimes the shoulders, leading to involuntary contractions of the neck muscles, abnormal movements and postures of the head and neck. The abnormal movements can have both tonic and clonic components and can results in pain and discomfort. Spasmodic torticollis is the most common focal dystonia. Cervical dystonia SNOMEDCT_US:74333002 Abnormal morphology of the musculature of the neck Abnormal central motor function Craniofacial dystonia