Muscles play a part in every function of the body. The muscular system is made up of over 600 muscles. These include three muscle types: smooth, skeletal, and cardiac. Only skeletal muscles are ...

The back consists of large, complex muscles that support your trunk and spine. There are many types of back muscles, and they are all essential, helping you walk, bend, twist, and hold your body ...

The thigh muscles are part of your upper legs and contain some of the most powerful structures in your body. However, they are prone to injuries if they’re overstrained or impacted while playing a ...

Marion Richardson, BD, RN, Certed, DipNurs, RNT, is principal lecturer, University of Hertfordshire Without muscles, human beings would be unable to live - our hearts would not beat, blood would not ...

Your paraspinal muscles are crucial to how your spine works. You can stretch regularly and strengthen these muscles to keep them working efficiently and avoid back pain. The paraspinal muscles, ...

To recap, the transverse tubules are indispensable for efficient muscle function. Their key functions are: Rapidly transmit action potentials from the sarcolemma to the interior of the muscle fiber.

The proximal attachment point is the end of the muscle that is closest to the midline or center of the body. It is generally ...