Distal Myopathies

**Definition:** A heterogeneous group of genetic disorders characterized by progressive MUSCULAR ATROPHY and MUSCLE WEAKNESS beginning in the hands, the legs, or the feet. Most are adult-onset autosomal dominant forms. Others are autosomal recessive.

**Tree numbers:** - C05.651.534.500.074 - C10.668.491.175.500.074 - C16.320.577.074

**Synonyms:** - Distal Muscular Dystrophies - Distal Myopathy - Muscular Dystrophy, Distal