Question

a person who breaks a bone and must wear a cast for a long period can experience muscle atrophy in the area underneath the cast. this usually causes temporary weakness in the affected muscles until they are exercised again. which best states what atrophy means? 1 a commemorative token or award 2 an unnecessary medical treatment 3 a deterioration or wasting away

Explanation:

The text describes muscle atrophy as occurring when a person wears a cast for a long - time and has temporary muscle weakness. This implies a deterioration or wasting away of the muscle. Options 1 and 2 are not related to the described physiological state.

Answer:

1. a deterioration or wasting away