When palpating joints, crepitus may be caused when
A)irregular bony surfaces rub together.
B)supporting muscles are excessively spastic.
C)joints are excessively lax.
D)there is excess fluid within the synovial membrane.
E)there is muscle wasting.

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Crepitus is felt or heard when irregular bony surfaces rub together. Spastic muscles, muscle wasting, lax joints, and excess synovial fluid do not produce this grating sound upon palpation.

When Palpating Joints, Crepitus May Be Caused When