More than 30 types of muscular dystrophy have been identified. They all cause problems with movement due to muscle protein defects caused by genetic mutations. Muscular dystrophy is a group of ...

Endurance cyclists need a high percentage of type I fibres so that their muscles can work for the duration of a race without getting tired. These muscles are red in colour because of the amount of ...

Fast twitch muscles help with sudden bursts of energy involved in activities like sprinting and jumping. Twitch muscles are skeletal muscles that help support your movement. They’re especially ...

We walk through the types of muscles and hormones that transform the body. Have you ever wished to walked through a machine and change your body completely at a push of a button? Is this dystopian or ...

This system is mainly concerned with producing movement through muscle contraction. This section explores the different types of muscles in our body and their involvement in sporting activities.

The human endoskeleton is made up of bones and cartilage of various types. Bone is a hard connective tissue in which the ground substance is very hard and contains calcium salts. Human skeleton ...

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