Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology (12th Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 1292216239
ISBN 13: 978-1-29221-623-2

Chapter 6 - The Muscular System - Review Questions - Page 250: 38

Answer

Muscle atrophy occurred due to no movement in the muscles.

Work Step by Step

Due to the cast, the bone was immobilized and all of the muscles attached to the bone could not move. Due to no movement in the muscles, muscle atrophy occurred, and the muscle mass in his leg reduced.
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