1 School of Engineering, Institute of Science Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan 2 Department of Life Sciences, Faculty of Life Sciences, Toyo University, Tokyo, Japan Animal muscles have complex, three-dimensional ...

Damage to the cervical spine (the upper part of the spine) can also cause dysphagia by impairing the nerves that control the muscles of chewing and swallowing. How the Tongue Is Involved in Chewing ...

Discover five proven exercises to target and strengthen your hyoglossus muscle. This guide provides a simple pathway to improving oral motor skills. To do this, push the tongue hard against the ...

In addition, the 7-point tongue pressure measurement mode can visually show pressure fluctuations in a 2D image and display real-time pressure change curves for 7 channels. Improved tongue pressure ...

Minor muscle spasming can occur due to health conditions like nutrient deficiencies. More severe twitching can be a symptom of serious health conditions, including those affecting the nervous system.

Intercostal muscle strains are the most common type of musculoskeletal chest pain. The intercostal muscles are thin muscles that attach between the ribs. During breathing, the external intercostals ...

Most good butchers will sell, or order in for you, ox tongue and calf's tongue. Ox tongues can weigh up to 2kg/4 1/2lbs and will feed 10 or more people. If welfare is an issue for you when buying ...

You don't have to be a professional football player to need strong calf muscles. When your lower-leg muscles are in shape, they help you move and feel better. The calf muscle actually refers to ...

Stimulating the hypoglossal nerve, which controls the muscles in the tongue, can help keep airways open and reduce snoring. A surgically implanted device can stimulate this nerve. It’s activated ...

If your resolutions for the new year include fitness, you may be wondering how long you’ll have to work to start seeing changes in your muscle definition. Many people expect to see quick results ...