Connect Online Access for Saladin Human Anatomy
Connect Online Access for Saladin Human Anatomy
11th Edition
ISBN: 9781260399738
Author: SALADIN, Kenneth
Publisher: Mcgraw-hill Higher Education (us)
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The major changes in old age can be seen within the muscular system.

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Sarcopenia, the loss of muscle, is a process that starts around age 30 and progresses throughout life. In this process, the amount of muscle tissue and the number and size of muscle fibers gradually decrease. The result of sarcopenia could be a gradual loss of muscle mass and muscle strength.

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Connect Online Access for Saladin Human Anatomy

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