Abstract
Muscle spindles have been studied in 7 autopsied cases of Duchenne muscular dystrophy. The autopsies of 2 boys of similar age who died without known neuromuscular disease were used as controls. The abnormalities found consisted of degenerative changes, atrophy and loss of intrafusal muscle fibres, thickening of the spindle capsule and widening of the periaxial space. In some very severely affected muscles there was evidence that spindles were destroyed in the course of the disease. Statistical comparison of these observations was made between the pathological and normal material. The muscle spindle innervation appeared normal in sectioned material. Teased preparations were not available for study.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
