atrophy
Disuse Atrophy
No because troph means nourishment. When muscles shrink from disuse, it is called atrophy.
the myofilaments themselves do not contract, they slide, this is called the Sliding Filament theory, in which the thick filament (Myosin) slides over the thin filament (Actin).
The muscles will atrophy (shrink) if not used.
No
shrink contract
Shrink. Contract.
Contract can mean to shrink, or it can be a business deal.
dont move your legs
Contract or shrink.
they shrink whao gasp
aprox 4 weeks