The movement of a body part in the posterior direction, i.e. backwards. (Also movement of a protracted body part back to the anatomical position.) Uncrossing arms and allowing them to rest at either side of the body; retraction of clavicles.
However, stiff neck is also a symptom of meningitis (along with headache and fever). Neck stiffness may also develop as a reaction and result of muscle spasm in various conditions that cause neck pain, including traumatic injuries. Medically Reviewed by a Doctor on 3/30/2015.
Causes of Stiff neck: The following medical conditions are some of the possible causes of Stiff neck. There are likely to be other possible causes, so ask your doctor about your symptoms. 1  Infections-various infections may cause a stiff neck, usually with other symptoms like headache and fever.2  Meningitis. 3  Meningococcal disease.4  Flu.5  Polio.he following medical conditions are some of the possible causes of Stiff neck. There are likely to be other possible causes, so ask your doctor about your symptoms. 1  Infections-various infections may cause a stiff neck, usually with other symptoms like headache and fever. 2  Meningitis. 3  Meningococcal disease. 4  Flu. 5  Polio.