- 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) ...

Much like their name implies, the quadricep muscles were once thought to be a set of four muscles, with the name “quad” translating to “four or fourth” in Latin. However, it has since been discovered ...

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 ...

Repeated exercise, or wasting, can change the way key genes work.

Last week, I discussed the proverbial “use-it-or-lose-it” concept as it pertains to muscle mass. Muscle is high-maintenance tissue, which means it requires a lot of energy to sustain it. In fact, ...

Cardiac muscle tissue, or myocardium, is a type of muscle tissue that forms the heart. It contracts and releases involuntarily and keeps the heart pumping blood around the body. The human body ...