DMD is caused by a mutation in the dystrophin gene -- usually a large, out-of-frame deletion. Dystrophin is a structural protein associated with the support scaffolding of plasma membrane in muscle cells. Absent dystrophin causes a weakening of muscles, particularly skeletal and cardiac muscle.
The bottom portion of Pesky's Pole, with the Green Monster in the background and Fenway Park 's right field seats in the foreground. Pesky's Pole in the late innings of Boston's 11-6 win over the Oakland Athletics on September 26, 2009. Pesky's Pole, commonly referred to as The Pesky Pole, is the nickname for the right field foul pole at Fenway Park, home of the Boston Red Sox.
From these observations, the point at which the average dip was 90 degrees could be determined. They determined that the average position of the North Magnetic Pole in 1994 was located on the Noice Peninsula, southwest Ellef Ringnes Island, at 78.3 degrees North, 104.0 minutes West. The yearly motion of the pole has increased, and is now 15 kilometers per year.