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Muscular Force

Meaning

Muscular Force is the quantifiable tension developed and exerted by a skeletal muscle or a defined muscle group during contraction, representing the physical capacity to overcome an external load or generate acceleration. Clinically, this measurement is a direct, objective indicator of neuromuscular efficiency, the extent of motor unit recruitment, and the structural integrity of the entire musculoskeletal system. Maintaining robust muscular force is fundamentally important for functional independence, systemic metabolic health, and long-term physical longevity.