Joey Has Had His Leg in a Nonweight-Bearing Cast for 8

question 27

Multiple Choice

Joey has had his leg in a nonweight-bearing cast for 8 weeks.When the cast is removed,the leg appears smaller than the uninjured leg.Which term best describes this observation?

• A) contracture
• B) hypertrophy
• C) muscle dystrophy
• D) disuse atrophy

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Definitions:

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