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In muscular dystrophy, particularly in conditions like Duchenne muscular dystrophy, abdominal protrusion is often due to weakness in the abdominal muscles, primarily the rectus abdominis and obliques. This weakness can lead to a lack of support for the abdominal wall, allowing the abdomen to protrude. Additionally, the weakening of the pelvic and hip muscles may contribute to altered posture and further exacerbate the protrusion. Overall, the combination of these muscular weaknesses results in the characteristic abdominal appearance.
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What is muscular dystrophy?
Muscular dystrophy (MD) is a genetic disorder that weakens the muscles that help the body move.
What is an noninfectious disease of the muscles?
muscular dystrophy
What is an important congential muscular disease that results in the degeneration of the skeletal muscles by young adulthood called?
Duchenne muscular dystrophy
What is dystrophy?
Muscular dystrophy (MD) is a genetic disorder that weakens the muscles that help the body move.
Is muscular dystrophy capitalized?
yea bcuz muscular dystrophy is the name of the disease and therefore is a proper noun
What parts of the body muscular dystrophy affect?
primarily affects the skeletal muscles and the muscles of the heart.
Which type of disorder is muscular dystrophy?
Muscular dystrophy is a type of genetic disorder. The disorder weakens the muscles until they can no longer move. People with this disorder do not produce a protein needed for healthy muscles.
Does muscular dystrophy affect the excretory system?
Muscular dystrophy primarily affects skeletal muscles, leading to progressive weakness and degeneration. While it does not directly affect the excretory system, some individuals may experience secondary complications, such as reduced mobility, which can impact bladder and bowel function. Additionally, weakened abdominal and pelvic muscles might contribute to issues with urinary incontinence or constipation. Overall, the excretory system may be indirectly influenced by the broader effects of muscular dystrophy on the body.
Which group of genetic muscle disorders cause progressive weakness and degeneration of the skeletal muscles without affecting the nervous system?
Muscular dystrophies are a group of genetic muscle disorders that cause progressive weakness and degeneration of the skeletal muscles without affecting the nervous system. Duchenne muscular dystrophy is an example of a muscular dystrophy that fits this description.
What is the most common muscular dysfunction in children?
I don't know if its the most common but Muscular dystrophy is a genetic (inherited) disorder of the muscles. Muscular dystrophy causes the muscles in the body to become very weak. The muscles break down and are replaced with fatty deposits over time. Resulting in muscle wasting and weakening.
What are the muscles in the human muscular system?
There are many muscles in the human muscular system. The main muscles are the cardiac muscles located near the heart, the biceps muscles, the abdominal muscles and the quadrocept muscles.
Why is electromyogram performed when diagnosing muscular dystrophy?
This electrical test is used to examine the response of the muscles to stimulation. Decreased response is seen in muscular dystrophy. Other characteristic changes are seen in DM.
