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The different types of muscle in your body

Discover the three main types of muscle in the human body and their distinct functions.
The back consists of large, complex muscles that support your trunk and spine. There are many types of back muscles, and they are all essential, helping you walk, bend, twist, and hold your body ...
Skeletal muscle is the type of muscle that controls movement. Problems with these muscles can be minor, life-threatening, or ongoing problems that make it hard to perform basic daily activities.
Repeated exercise, or wasting, can change the way key genes work.