APPLIED RADIOLOGICAL ANATOMY

ANATOMY

MUSCULOSKELETAL AND SOFT TISSUE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Darwish cannot bend his leg before he started 100m race. What is the cause?
A
Osteoporosis
B
Rheumatoid arthritis
C
Muscle cramp
D
Muscular dystrophy
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Dehydration, poor stretching and insufficient carbohydrate intake can cause severe muscle cramps in the legs and calves. Even seasoned runners who run too fast, too soon during a race are susceptible to muscle cramps. It’s a common reason why inexperienced runners fail to finish their marathon.

Detailed explanation-2: -Cramps while running can be caused by a variety of factors, including dehydration, electrolyte imbalances, muscle fatigue, or overuse during periods of strenuous exercise.

Detailed explanation-3: -It does seem that exercise-induced cramps are most likely to happen when your muscles are fatigued or tired. Another, older idea is that cramps are due to dehydration, or low levels of various chemicals (electrolytes) in the body.

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