In women with primary hyperparathyroidism, parathyroidectomy increases skeletal muscle strength and volume and triggers gene expression changes that resemble those seen after an exercise regimen.

The gluteus maximus is the largest muscle in the body by mass, D. Ceri Davies, former president of the Anatomical Society in the U.K., told Live Science by email.

A decline in metabolism and endurance of skeletal muscle is commonly observed in obese patients, but the underlying mechanism is not well-understood. A research team uncovers a new mechanism to ...

These muscles are voluntary, meaning you can control what they do. But because most of your muscles are skeletal muscles, myopathies can cause many problems throughout your body.

Produce heat to maintain your body temperature – Around 40% of your body’s temperature converts into muscle work. Shivering is your body’s response to feeling cold, and your skeletal muscles ...