Hooper wanted to raise his camera, but his arm would not obey.

Larry found his left arm would obey him.

He wanted to hold her hand, but his arms would no longer obey him.

His right hand and arm wouldn't obey commands from his brain.

My hand and arm just plain wouldn't obey me!

Momentarily confused, Beckett tried to reach the surface, but his arms would not obey him.

He raised a hand to push the woman away, and found that his arm would not obey him.

The right arm, as before, obeyed the direction of my hand.

He could move now-after a fashion-both legs and one arm would obey him.

Remind yourself that your arm is your own, and must ultimately obey you.