Atrophy of hand muscles

What is atrophy of hand muscles?

Muscle atrophy is the derangement in size and number of muscle fibers that occurs with aging, reduction in blood supply, or following immobilization, prolonged weightlessness, malnutrition, and particularly in denervation.

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