- Muscle cells, also known as myocytes, are specialized cells designed for contraction and force production. Skeletal Muscle Cells: These cells are long, cylindrical, and have a striated (or striped) ...
From arthritis and heart failure to diabetes and menopause, many conditions are associated with muscle weakness and increased fat deposits. Now a multidisciplinary team of researchers at the ...
Mice lacking the extracellular matrix protein tenascin-C showed a reduced ability to repair muscular damage compared to controls.
Two related studies published today in Nature Metabolism show that a specialized intracellular recycling ...
Researchers examined over a thousand healthy adults using body and brain MRI. This approach allows for quantifying muscle ...
Neck muscles have an essential role in supporting and stabilizing your neck. More than 20 muscles are working to keep your head supported and moving. Your neck muscles have a range of responsibilities ...
The sternothyroid muscle is present in the front region of the neck. It is part of the infrahyoid muscle group and aids functions such as swallowing and speech. Certain health conditions may affect ...