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

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Joey has had his leg in a non-weight-bearing cast for 8 weeks.When the cast is removed,the diameter of 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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