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Understanding of the Muscle and Nerve Tissue

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Clues for Differential Diagnosis of Neuromuscular Disorders

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Neuromuscular disorders describe different situations that disrupt distinct components of the neuromuscular system, which control body movements. The deterioration of movement is generally characteristic of these disorders, and more rare, fatal complications like cardiac and respiratory insufficiency can occur. Neuromuscular disorders can also cause overlapping and non-specific symptoms challenging the differential diagnosis. To better understand neuromuscular disorders and the symptoms observed in them, it is essential to understand the muscle and nerve cells affected by these diseases, as well as their functions. In this chapter, basic information about muscle and nerve tissue from embryology to histology, from anatomy to pathophysiological signal transmission systems, and from genetics to metabolism are explained with original drawings. In addition, its relationship with the symptoms created by the disruptions in normal functioning is emphasised.

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Diniz, G., Erdogan, B. (2023). Understanding of the Muscle and Nerve Tissue. In: Diniz, G. (eds) Clues for Differential Diagnosis of Neuromuscular Disorders. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-33924-0_2

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