Myoclonus is a sudden, brief, involuntary muscle jerk. It is caused by abrupt muscle contraction, in the case of positive myoclonus, or by sudden cessation of ongoing muscular activity, in the case of negative myoclonus (NM).
Abraham Baldwin (1754-1807) The founder of the University of Georgia and a delegate to the constitutional convention in 1787, Abraham Baldwin was born on November 22, 1754, to Lucy Dudley and Michael Baldwin in North Guilford, Connecticut.
To see some wonderful photos, both new and old, of all the Baldwin family, click here Thanks the the Daniel Baldwin Website for hosting these pictures. First comes Alec (pictured on the right, with brother William on the left). He is the eldest and best-known Baldwin. You may remember him from such films as THE HUNT FOR RED OCTOBER and THE JUROR.