Why do muscles atrophy when they are not used?
1 Answer
Dec 7, 2016
It occurs during the disease or injury to a nerve connected to the muscle.
Explanation:
- The most common muscles disuse atrophy occurs when people do not use their muscles enough.
- It occurs during the disease or injury to a nerve connected to the muscle.
- Unlike disuse slowly atrophy, the neurogenic atrophy can occur suddenly.