Which of the Following Statements About Diathermy Is INCORRECT

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about diathermy is INCORRECT?

A) Diathermy is a more shallow, penetrating type of thermotherapy than infrared modalities.
B) The extent of muscle heating depends on the thickness of the muscle.
C) Shortwave diathermy heats deeper tissues by introducing a low-frequency electrical current.
D) A type of shortwave diathermy bypasses the patient as part of the circuit in order to heat the body.
E) Pulse diathermy increases the likelihood of any significant tissue temperature increase and reduces the patient's perception of heat.