Quadriceps atrophy is the physical wasting of the quadriceps muscle.

 

Atrophy versus Inhibition

Atrophy must be compared with 'inhibition', which often occurs soon after a knee insult, such as surgery. In inhibition the muscle is not wasted, but a reflex action prevents the muscle from firing properly. Unlike atrophy, it usually reverses relatively easily.

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Synonyms: 
quads atrophy
quads wasting
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Dr Sheila Strover (Editor)
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