The plantaris muscle is a small, vestigial structure located in the posterior compartment of the leg, often noted for its slender muscle belly and long tendon. Recent anatomical investigations have ...

Dogs have evolved new muscles around the eyes to better communicate with humans. New research comparing the anatomy and behavior of dogs and wolves suggests dogs' facial anatomy has changed over ...

Scientists report a new deep learning tool based on Bayesian U-Net architecture that can segment individual muscles from CT images. The high accuracy of the results offers a new level of personalized ...

Below the end of the spine near the pelvic bones are the deep gluteal muscles. These are all associated with the thigh, whether rotating it, pulling it away from the body, or stabilizing the hip joint ...

The back consists of large, complex muscles that support your trunk and spine. There are many types of back muscles, and they are all essential, helping you walk, bend, twist, and hold your body ...

In his 1863 book Evidence as to Man’s Place in Nature, Thomas Henry Huxley raised hell by arguing that humans weren’t special. Like other animals, he said, humans are a byproduct of evolution, which ...

The arm extends from the shoulder to the wrist, including the upper arm and forearm. Different muscles may work together in intricate ways to help the arm, wrists, fingers, and hands function. Knowing ...

Cat ears are highly refined tools that help cats survive in the wild. They are also a good indicator of how a cat is feeling.