Mr. and Mrs. Brower became worried abot thier 3 years old son after they noticed he was gradually becoming weakter than other boys his age. He had difficulty climging stairs, moving from sitting to standing and clumsy when walking. the child underwent several tests under the guidance of a pediatrician. several weeks later their son, Charlie, was diagnosed with Duchene's muscular dystrophy.
Which of the following musclues would you expect to see become shortened first?
A) Soleus
B) Gastrocnemius
C) Iliopsoas
D) A & B
E) B & C
Answer: E
2-joint musclues become shortened first, such as hamstlings, gastrocnemius, iliopsoas, tensor fasciae latae. As a results, equinus deformity and lumber lordosis.
Which of the following musclues would you expect to see become shortened first?
A) Soleus
B) Gastrocnemius
C) Iliopsoas
D) A & B
E) B & C
Answer: E
2-joint musclues become shortened first, such as hamstlings, gastrocnemius, iliopsoas, tensor fasciae latae. As a results, equinus deformity and lumber lordosis.