Which is a temporary condition characterized by a sudden, severe, involuntary contraction of a muscle, usually in the leg?

A) muscle sprain
B) tendinitis
C) muscle spasm
D) fibromyalgia


C
Explanation: A) This does not describe a muscle sprain.
B) This does not describe tendinitis.
C) Correct! A muscle spasm is also known as a muscle cramp.
D) This does not describe fibromyalgia.

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