A 32-year-old male was injured in a motor vehicle accident and confined to bed for 3 weeks.During this time, the size and strength of muscle fibers decreased, a condition referred to as:
A) myelodysplasia.
B) ischemic atrophy.
C) disuse atrophy.
D) fibromyalgia.

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Disuse atrophy occurs when muscles waste away due to lack of physical activity, such as being confined to bed for an extended period.

A 32-Year-Old Male Was Injured in a Motor Vehicle Accident