The loss of muscle bulk in one or more muscles is known as ________
A) an avulsion
B) hypertrophy
C) atrophy
D) a contracture
C
Explanation: A) An avulsion is not the loss of muscle bulk.
B) Hypertrophy is an increase, not a loss, of muscle bulk.
C) Correct!
D) A contracture is not the loss of muscle bulk.
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