A crushing injury to the muscles of the leg causes compartment syndrome, which includes all of the following EXCEPT ________

A) pressure within the compartment of the leg
B) accumulation of blood in the compartment
C) tissue death and nerve damage
D) a fluid-filled cyst on the tendon


D
Explanation: A) It does cause pressure within the compartment.
B) It does cause an accumulation of blood.
C) It does cause tissue death and nerve damage.
D) Correct! This describes a ganglion.

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