A shortening of a muscle that causes a joint to become fixated in a flexed position is called:

a. Cachexia
b. Atrophy
c. Degeneration
d. Contracture


ANS: D

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Which is a quasi-public agency that provides workers' compensation insurance coverage to private and public employers and acts as an agent in state workers' compensation cases involving state employees?

a. combination program b. self-insurance plan c. state insurance fund d. workers' compensation board

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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