THE intensity of sound transmitted from the ear drum to the inner ear can be attenuated by contraction of the middle ear muscles, the tensor tympani and stapedius. These muscles contract at the ...

The research team found that a specific muscle protein, known as MEF2C, is significantly reduced in muscle cells with CP.

By studying the skilled movements of marmoset tongues, researchers have discovered that Purkinje cells (P-cells) in a brain ...

This study is changing the game in preventive health: "A strong soleus might just be your best cardiovascular insurance," ...

Muscles are attached to bones by tendons. Muscles contract to move our bones by pulling on them. However, muscles can only pull; they cannot push. This is why they usually work a joint in pairs ...

The muscle has several functions: To extend (straighten) the knee along with the other three quad muscles and another muscle known as the articularis genu To keep the kneecap properly aligned as the ...