A muscle strain, or a pulled muscle, is among the most common injuries affecting people of all ages, particularly those engaging in physical activity or sports.

Smooth muscle cells make up thin sheets of muscle, such as the stomach lining. Skeletal muscle is joined to bones. Its cells contract to make bones move and joints bend. The knee joint has two ...

Lean body mass and body fat are the two primary components of your body. Although the terms "muscle mass" and "lean body mass ...

For current and former smokers, statins may reduce the amount of chest muscle loss, while aspirin may contribute to increased ...

Involuntary cardiac and smooth muscles are responsible for contraction of the heart and movement of substances through hollow organ systems, respectively, and voluntary skeletal muscles are ...

Skeletal Muscle Index decreased as Metabolic Score for Visceral Fat increased, which was most significant among those with diabetes and obesity.

An international study led by the University of Granada (UGR) has revealed that melatonin, known for its ability to regulate the sleep/wake cycle, can restore the composition of muscle fibers and ...

Skeletal muscle is a subtype of muscle formed of bundles of elongated, cylindrical, multinucleate muscle fibres arranged in a striated pattern. Skeletal muscle is attached to the skeleton by ...