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Results 1 - 2 of 2 for Axial muscle atrophy
  1. Rigid spine muscular dystrophy 
    ... in this group cause muscle weakness and wasting (atrophy) beginning very early in life. In particular, RSMD involves weakness of the muscles of the torso and neck (axial muscles). Other characteristic features include spine stiffness and ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../condition/rigid-spine-muscular-dystrophy - Genetics
  2. SELENON gene 
    ... the muscles of the torso and neck (the axial muscles); abnormal curvature of the spine (scoliosis); and ... of muscles. Researchers are working to determine why axial muscles are particularly affected by SELENON gene mutations. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/gene/selenon - Genetics