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 ...

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.

When you hear the term “muscle memory,” it conjures up images of your muscles being able to memorize certain movements, such as dribbling a soccer ball or playing “Happy Birthday” on the piano. But ...

There can get a point where you’re climbing mountains, navigating rough terrain, or carving fresh pow and feeling good —but ...

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 ...

The human body is a wonderous thing, especially when you consider how intricate and efficient each bodily system is. For instance, an adult’s blood vessels could encircle the earth 2.5 times if ...