Month March 2016

  Aging relates to the loss of muscle mass as a result of reduced muscle fibres and atrophy of fibres which remain. This is paired with an increase in non-contractile tissues such as collagen and adipose tissue (Aagaard et al.,… Continue Reading →

  Basic Musculoskeletal System   There are three types of muscles: cardiac, skeletal, and smooth, with only skeletal and smooth muscles part of the musculoskeletal system. Skeletal muscles are the only muscles to move the body and under conscious control. They are attached to… Continue Reading →