Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology (Package)
Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology (Package)
10th Edition
ISBN: 9780134566979
Author: Martini
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 10, Problem 30RQ
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To determine:

Why did Bill lost his balance and had fallen, when he had stepped down from the examination table. Bill had broken his leg in a football game and he had a cast on his leg for six weeks.

Introduction:

Muscles of the humans comprise of a mixture of types of fibers and this is the reason why they appear pink in color. When the size, power and tone of the muscles are reduced, then a condition of atrophy occurs.

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