Muscular Dystrophies

**Definition:** A heterogeneous group of inherited MYOPATHIES, characterized by wasting and weakness of the SKELETAL MUSCLE. They are categorized by the sites of MUSCLE WEAKNESS; AGE OF ONSET; and INHERITANCE PATTERNS.

**Tree numbers:** - C05.651.534.500 - C10.668.491.175.500 - C16.320.577

**Synonyms:** - Muscular Dystrophy - Myodystrophica - Myodystrophy