Muscles of respirationThe muscles of respiration are the muscles that contribute to inhalation and exhalation, by aiding in the expansion and contraction of the thoracic cavity. The diaphragm and, to a lesser extent, the intercostal muscles drive respiration during quiet breathing. The elasticity of these muscles is crucial to the health of the respiratory system and to maximize its functional capabilities. Thoracic diaphragm The diaphragm is the major muscle responsible for breathing.
Muscle squelettiqueLes muscles squelettiques sont les muscles sous contrôle volontaire du système nerveux central. Le corps humain comprend environ 570 muscles présents chez tous les individus sains. Leur corps contient des vaisseaux sanguins, des nerfs, des organes sensoriels, du tissu conjonctif commun, et des cellules musculaires. En microscopie photonique (ou optique), ils présentent une double striation longitudinale et transversale. La science du muscle est la myologie. Les myoblastes sont les cellules précurseurs des muscles.
Human legThe human leg is the entire lower limb of the human body, including the foot, thigh or sometimes even the hip or buttock region. The major bones of the leg are the femur (thigh bone), tibia (shin bone), and adjacent fibula. The thigh is between the hip and knee, while the calf (rear) and shin (front) are between the knee and foot. Legs are used for standing, many forms of human movement, recreation such as dancing, and constitute a significant portion of a person's mass.