Alterations in joint movement does not result from
A)Limited mobility as a result of changes in adjacent tissue.
B)A decrease in muscle movement.
C)Increase in muscle size leading to pressure on the joints.
D)Ligaments becoming fibrotic and thickened.

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An increase in muscle size leading to pressure on the joints is not a common cause of alterations in joint movement. In fact, strengthening and building the muscles around a joint can often improve joint function and stability. The other options, limited mobility due to changes in adjacent tissue, a decrease in muscle movement, and fibrotic ligaments, are all known causes of altered joint movement.

Alterations in Joint Movement Does Not Result from