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Illustration of the human muscular system from a side view, showing detailed muscles throughout the body with labels identifying major muscles in the head, torso, arms, and legs. human body systems interactive
Discover the location and role of skeletal muscles in the human body
Anterior anatomical illustration of the human muscular system, showing major muscles from the front with detailed labels identifying muscles of the face, chest, arms, abdomen, and legs. Posterior anatomical illustration of the human muscular system showing major back, arm, and leg muscles labeled, including trapezius, latissimus dorsi, gluteus maximus, and gastrocnemius. Illustration of the human neck showing labeled muscles, arteries, veins, and bones, including the sternocleidomastoid, digastric, mylohyoid, trapezius, carotid artery, jugular vein, clavicle, and thyroid cartilage. Illustration of the human back showing labeled muscles including trapezius, deltoid, latissimus dorsi, erector spinae, rhomboids, and gluteus maximus, with detailed anatomical structure.
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An anatomical illustration of the human upper limb and chest from the front, showing labeled muscles such as the deltoid, pectoralis major, biceps, triceps, and serratus anterior, along with the cephalic vein and thoracoacromial artery. Detailed anatomical illustration of the human upper arm from the front, showing the superficial muscles, major nerves, and tendons. Key structures like the deltoid, biceps brachii, brachialis, and associated nerves are labeled.
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Male muscle, man flexing arm, bicep curl.
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Muscles of facial expression, human anatomy, (Netter replacement project - SSC). Human face, human head.
Characteristics of the Human Body

human muscle system: References & Edit History

Additional Reading

Joseph E. Muscolino, The Muscular System Manual: The Skeletal Muscles of the Human Body, 3rd ed. (2010), is a full-colour atlas of the human muscle system. Benno M. Nigg and Walter Herzog (eds.), Biomechanics of the Musculo-Skeletal System, 3rd ed. (2007), is a textbook on the mechanics of the human body and its movements, intended for use by students in a range of disciplines, from physics to sports medicine. Steven Vogel, Prime Mover: A Natural History of Muscle (2001), is an illustrated survey of the evolution of animal and human musculature, intended to educate as well as entertain.

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Type Description Contributor Date
Modified link of Web site: Medicine LibreTexts - Muscular System. Oct 24, 2026
Add new Web site: Salt Lake Community College Pressbooks - Human Biology - Muscular System. Mar 20, 2026
Add new Web site: OpenStax - Concepts of Biology - Musculoskeletal System. Dec 29, 2025
Add new Web site: Medicine LibreTexts - Muscular System. Sep 26, 2025
Add new Web site: PNAS - The musculoskeletal system of humans is not tuned to maximize the economy of locomotion (PDF). Jul 31, 2025
Add new Web site: National Center for Biotechnology Information - Physiology, Muscle. Dec 19, 2024
Add new Web site: Live Science - Muscular System: Facts, Functions and Diseases. Oct 21, 2024
Add new Web site: MedicineNet - What are the 5 Main Functions of the Muscular System? Sep 09, 2024
Add new Web site: University of West Florida Pressbooks - Medical Terminology for Healthcare Professions - Muscular System. Mar 07, 2024
Add new Web site: PLOS Biology - Structure, function, and control of the human musculoskeletal network. Jan 21, 2024
Added an interactive diagram of the major systems of the human body. Dec 01, 2023
Added an image. Dec 01, 2023
Add new Web site: Biology LibreTexts - Muscular System. Sep 05, 2023
Add new Web site: Thompson Rivers University - Introduction to the Muscular System. Jun 26, 2023
Add new Web site: Healthline - Fun Facts About the Muscular System You Didn’t Know. Jan 02, 2023
Added an illustration of striated muscle tissue. Nov 05, 2020
Corrected display issue. Apr 26, 2018
Added video. Jan 28, 2015
Bibliography updated. Jul 18, 2014
Section on muscle groups of the human body and their actions, written jointly with Christopher Tangen, added. Jul 18, 2014
Section on muscle groups of the human body and their actions, written jointly with Shane W. Cummings, added. Jul 18, 2014
Add new Web site: InnerBody - Muscular System. Jul 22, 2011
Add new Web site: Buzzle.com - Human Muscular System. Jul 22, 2011
Add new Web site: ThinkQuest - Muscles. Jul 22, 2011
Add new Web site: How Stuff Works - Science - How Muscles Work. Jul 22, 2011
Add new Web site: British Broadcasting Corporation - Muscles. Jul 22, 2011
Added diagram depicting lateral view of human musculature. May 26, 2011
Added video describing skeletal musculature. Feb 28, 2011
Added diagram showing anterior view of the human muscle system. Jan 27, 2011
Added diagrams of lateral and posterior views of the human muscular system. Sep 10, 2010
Media added. May 16, 2008
Media added. Nov 13, 2007
New article added. Oct 03, 2007
New bibliography added. Oct 03, 2007
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