An injury caused by heavy pressure to the tissues, such as when an extremity is trapped under a fallen tree, that results in damage to muscle cells and the accumulation of waste products in the tissue is called a(n):

A) evisceration. B) abrasion. C) crush injury. D) contusion.


C

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