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.
Shrink. Contract.
shrink contract
No
Contract can mean to shrink, or it can be a business deal.
Contract or shrink.
dont move your legs
Yes, muscles can temporarily shrink after a workout due to the breakdown of muscle fibers during exercise. This is a normal part of the muscle repair and growth process.
aprox 4 weeks