The term "shin splints" is applied to

A. injuries resulting from excessive stress on the tibialis posterior.
B. stress fractures of the fibula 2 to 5 cm distal to the knee.
C. inflammation of the gastrocnemius.
D. posterior compartment syndrome.
E. blood accumulation around the gastrocnemius.


B

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