Question

Match List I with List II.

List I	List II
A. Myostatic contracture B. Pseudomyostatic contracture C. Arthrogenic contracture D. Fibrotic contracture	I. Muscle spasm II. Irregularities in articular cartilage III. No specific muscle pathology IV. Involves connective tissue of muscle

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III
• B. A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I
• C. A-I, B-III, C-II, D-IV
• D. A-III, B-I, C-II, D-IV

Hint:

Contracture types: Myostatic (muscle), Arthrogenic (joint), Fibrotic (connective tissue)

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Concept:
Contractures are classified based on the underlying tissue involved and their pathophysiological mechanisms.

Step 1: Myostatic contracture.

• Caused by adaptive shortening of muscle without structural pathology
• Often associated with increased muscle tone or spasm-like behavior Thus: \[ A \rightarrow I \]

Step 2: Pseudomyostatic contracture.

• Occurs due to muscle hypertonicity without true structural shortening
• No intrinsic muscle pathology Thus: \[ B \rightarrow III \]

Step 3: Arthrogenic contracture.

• Caused by joint pathology such as cartilage irregularities, adhesions Thus: \[ C \rightarrow II \]

Step 4: Fibrotic contracture.

• Involves fibrosis and shortening of connective tissue elements in muscle Thus: \[ D \rightarrow IV \]

Step 5: Final mapping.
\[ A\!-\!I,\; B\!-\!III,\; C\!-\!II,\; D\!-\!IV \] \[ \boxed{\text{Correct answer = Option (3)}} \]