Match the type of muscular dystrophy with its description. The types may be used more than once.
-Distal muscles of the lower extremities are involved causing footdrop.
A)Duchenne muscular dystrophy
B)Facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy
C)Scapuloperoneal muscular dystrophy
D)Myotonic dystrophy
E)Becker muscular dystrophy

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Scapuloperoneal muscular dystrophy is characterized by weakness and wasting of the muscles in the lower legs and shoulders.

Answer: B
 Facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy is characterized by weakness and wasting of the facial, shoulder, and upper arm muscles.

Answer: A and E
 Duchenne and Becker muscular dystrophy are both characterized by weakness and wasting of the muscles in the pelvis, hips, thighs, and shoulders. Footdrop can also be a symptom in some cases.

Answer: D
 Myotonic dystrophy is characterized by muscle stiffness and wasting, as well as difficulty relaxing muscles after they have contracted. Footdrop is not typically a primary symptom of myotonic dystrophy.

Match the Type of Muscular Dystrophy with Its Description