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Muscle Physiology

Meaning

Muscle physiology is the scientific study of the functional characteristics and mechanisms of muscle tissue, encompassing skeletal, cardiac, and smooth muscle. This discipline investigates processes such as excitation-contraction coupling, energy metabolism within muscle cells, and the cellular adaptations to mechanical loading and hormonal signaling. In the context of hormonal health, it focuses particularly on the maintenance of muscle mass, strength, and function, known as sarcopenia prevention.