Muscle Atrophy
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Muscle atrophy is the wasting or loss of
Alternative Names
Muscle wasting; Wasting; Atrophy of the muscles
Considerations
There are two types of muscle atrophy.
Disuse atrophy occurs from a lack of physical exercise. In most people, muscle atrophy is caused by not using the muscles enough. People with sedentary jobs, medical conditions that limit their movement, or decreased activity levels can lose muscle tone and develop atrophy. This type of atrophy can be reversed with...
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Spinal muscular atrophy
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Multiple system atrophy
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Muscle twitching
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Muscle twitches are fine movements of a small area of muscle.Alternative NamesMuscle fasciculation; Fasciculations of muscleConsiderationsMuscle... Read more »
Muscle biopsy
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Biopsy - muscleNormal ValuesA normal result means there is normal muscle and related tissue anatomy. There are no abnormalities seen when the tissue... Read more »
The Knee Muscle That Wouldn't
Source: eOrthopod
All it takes is a good whack to your knee, and the surrounding muscles may decide to stop doing their job. Your injury is called a patellar... Read more »
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