Before and after 2 weeks of immobilization, and after 3 and 10 weeks of rehabilitation, a percutaneous needle biopsy from the vastus lateralis muscle was obtained.

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A simple ultrasound of a patient's thigh or shoulder muscle may detect insulin resistance before it progresses to type 2 diabetes or even prediabetes. In a new study published in the ...

Fast-twitch muscles are responsible for high-intensity work like heavy lifting and sprinting. Here's how to build them and keep them healthy.

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The human muscular system is complex and has many functions in the body, like mobility and stability. Learn more about the muscular system here.

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Medicare will usually provide coverage for a biopsy that is medically necessary. A doctor may recommend a biopsy to help diagnose a condition. Learn more here.