You Are Currently Experiencing Severe Pain in Your Leg and Go

question 165

Multiple Choice

You are currently experiencing severe pain in your leg and go to your physician for a checkup. During the examination, your physician says, "The pain you are experiencing appears to be due to misshapen blood cells that are blocking the flow of oxygen to your leg." This would indicate that the most accurate diagnosis of your condition would be

• A)cerebral palsy.
• B)Huntington's disease.
• C)sickle-cell disease.
• D)hemophilia.

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Definitions:

Tendon

A tough, fibrous connective tissue that attaches muscle to bone, facilitating movement.

Synovial Membrane

A specialized connective tissue that lines the inner surface of capsules of synovial joints and tendon sheath, responsible for producing synovial fluid for lubrication.

Joint

A point where two bones meet in the body, enabling movements and providing support.

Movement

The act or process of moving; changes in position or location.