Skeletal muscle is the type of muscle that controls movement. Problems with these muscles can be minor, life-threatening, or ongoing problems that make it hard to perform basic daily activities.

From the diaphragm to the pelvic floor, scientists say improving your core strength can protect your spine and help you move ...

The muscular system consists of various types of muscle that each play a crucial role in the function of the body. Some muscular system functions include mobility, stability, posture, and circulation.

The cerebellum, located in the lower back part of the brain, plays a vital role in most physical movements, including eye movements. Problems with the cerebellum can lead to coordination difficulties, ...

A system that decodes brain signals and transmits them to sensors in the arm has allowed a man paralyzed from the shoulders down to regain movement in his hand and arm, according to the first study to ...

Zoologists have gained new insights into the motor function of limbs of different sizes. Zoologists have gained new insights into the motor function of limbs of different sizes. Long, heavy limbs such ...

The participant attended up to three sessions weekly for 15 months after implantation to use the neural bypass system (NBS). In each session, he was trained to utilize his motor cortical neuronal ...

Evolution has left humans with many vestigial traits—remnants of once-useful biological features that serve little or no ...