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Results 1 - 1 of 1 for spinal muscular atrophy
  1. Chromosome 17 
    ... the peripheral nerves, which connect the brain and spinal cord to muscles and to sensory cells that detect sensations such as touch, pain, heat, and sound. Peripheral nerve damage can result in alteration or loss of sensation and wasting (atrophy) of muscles in the feet, legs, and hands. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/chromosome/17 - Genetics