Muscle is a soft tissue composed of elongated cells (muscle fibres) that produce force and motion through contraction. Involuntary cardiac and smooth muscles are responsible for contraction of the ...

A greater knowledge of the structure and operation of the larynx led to a change in terminology. The laryngeal cavity has two folds, one on each side. A vocal ligament, a vocalis muscle, and a ...

The Muscle Beach Championship returned to Venice for Labor Day, where competitors of all ages and different body types displayed stunning physiques. There were categories for older competitors ...

Walking is an excellent exercise for improving overall health, including functional strength. It won't build big, bulky muscles, but it can help increase lean muscle mass and burn excess body fat. You ...

In this new effort, the research team found that one often overlooked group of muscles, called the semitendinosus, sartorius, and gracilis, collectively known as the "guy rope," grows bigger ...

The secret to being the world’s strongest man is not in the muscles you might think, scientists have said. Experts were surprised to find that a group of lesser-known muscles is key to giving a ...

Whether you’re looking to transform your body or just kick your training up a notch, it’s important to add training volume (in the form of reps, sets, and weight) to stimulate new muscle ...

An abdominal muscle strain is an injury to one of the muscles of the abdominal wall. It can be caused by a sports injury, overuse, or poor muscle conditioning. Also called a pulled muscle, a muscle ...

Quadriceps are a group of four muscles located at the front of your thigh. Your quadriceps are some of the largest and strongest muscles in your body. Share on Pinterest peterdharwood/Getty Images ...