Which term refers to the stronger or uninvolved side of the body not affected by stroke or injury?

• A. Dermis
• B. Unaffected
• C. Bone
• D. Atrophy

Answer: (B)

When a stroke or injury affects only one side of the body, clinicians describe two sides: the affected side and the unaffected side. The term that best fits the description of the side with normal motor function—not damaged—is “unaffected.” It simply means the side that remains uninvolved and can often assist with tasks or serve as a reference during rehabilitation.

Why this fits: it directly labels the side that isn’t impaired by the event, helping therapists plan transfers, balance, and activities by contrasting it with the impaired side. The other options don’t describe a limb or side of the body: the dermis is a skin layer, bone is a structural tissue, and atrophy refers to tissue wasting—none capture the idea of a side not affected by the stroke or injury.