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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

This article sets out to present a fairly comprehensive review of our knowledge about the functions of the receptors that have been found in the extraocular muscles-the six muscles that move each eye ...

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 ...

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

Protein is vital for body functions, and its deficiency manifests in six key ways: brittle hair, muscle weakness, swelling, ...

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 ...