The various groups of muscles of our body are collectively known as the muscular system. This system is made up of various muscle types and they all play a crucial role in maintaining the integrity of ...

The lower leg lies between the knee and ankle and works with the upper leg and foot to help perform key functions. In the leg are a number of bones, muscles, tendons, nerves and blood vessels. These ...

In the fourth of a five-part series, Dana Santas explains how strong scapular muscles promote healthy shoulders, better posture and a pain-free upper body.

A new way to artificially control muscles using light, with the potential to restore function to muscles paralyzed by conditions such as motor neuron disease and spinal cord injury, has been developed ...

Magnesium is an essential mineral, which performs more than 300 biochemical reactions in the body! We require magnesium to ...

The muscular dystrophies are known to target various muscle groups differentially. In addition to making limb muscles weak, muscular dystrophy (MD) can also lead to decreased function of specific ...

A University of Michigan study has shown that traumatic experiences during childhood may get “under the skin” later in life, impairing the muscle function of people as they age. The study examined the ...

Last week’s essay was a tip of the iceberg with regards to the function of our muscles. This week, we shall be looking at some of the equally important uses of the muscles of our body and also ...