• (n.) A drawing of the body forward, in consequence of the spasmodic action of some of the muscles.
(em″pros-thot´ә-nәs) tetanic forward flexure of the body.
Em`pros·thot'o·nos noun [ New Latin , from Greek ... forward + ... to draw.] (Medicine) A drawing of the body forward, in consequence of the spasmodic action of some of the muscles. Gross. 
Type: Term Pronunciation: em′pros-thot′ŏ-nŭs Definitions: 1. A tetanic contraction of the flexor muscles, curving the back with concavity forward.