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# 3D Muscle Lab: The online course for learning the muscles of the human body

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## Posts
- [The Pelvic Floor Muscles](https://3dmusclelab.com/pelvic-floor-muscles/): Pelvic floor muscles support our organs above. Contraction and relaxation of these muscles are necessary for healthy urinary and bowel continence.
- [What Do We Mean By Muscle Strengthening?](https://3dmusclelab.com/muscle-strengthening/): Exactly what happens during the multiple types of muscle strengthening is unclear, but maintaining muscle strength is clearly beneficial.
- [The Pectoralis Major Muscle](https://3dmusclelab.com/pectoralis-major/): The pectoralis major muscle's arrangement in multiple overlapping myofascial bands contributes to its many types of actions.
- [The Deltoid Muscles](https://3dmusclelab.com/deltoid-muscles/): The deltoids are superficial muscles of the shoulder with three distinct sets of fibers that make them versatile muscles for action and stabilization.
- [The Complex Low Back](https://3dmusclelab.com/the-complex-low-back/): The complexity created by the many structures that relate to each other in the low back makes it vulnerable to potential dysfunction.
- [The Quadratus Lumborum Muscle](https://3dmusclelab.com/quadratus-lumborum-muscle/): The quadratus lumborum muscle attaches to our lumbar spine, 12th rib, and ilium of our pelvis. It affects a wide range of movements.
- [Anatomical Effects Of Sitting Posture](https://3dmusclelab.com/sitting-posture/): Reduce negative impacts of sitting posture by sitting with a more biomechanically ideal posture, and taking frequent breaks from sitting.
- [What Is A Labral Tear?](https://3dmusclelab.com/labral-tear/): A labral tear happens when the labrum, fibrocartilaginous tissue that connects the cartilage that lines the socket of our hip and shoulder joints, tears.
- [An Anatomical Exploration Of Whiplash](https://3dmusclelab.com/whiplash/): Whiplash occurs when our head and neck are thrown into an extreme series of hyperextension and hyperflexion movements after a forceful impact.
- [Brachialis And Coracobrachialis Muscles](https://3dmusclelab.com/brachialis-and-coracobrachialis-muscles/): Brachialis initiates flexion of the forearm at the elbow. Coracobrachialis does arm adduction. Both of these muscles assist with additional actions.
- [The Biceps And Triceps: Forearm Movers](https://3dmusclelab.com/biceps-and-triceps/): The biceps brachii and triceps brachii are important muscles for positioning our forearms in order to grasp things with our hands.
- [What Happens To Bones When We Age?](https://3dmusclelab.com/bones-when-we-age/): Bone mass declines as we age. A healthy lifestyle including weight-bearing exercise and appropriate nutrition can slow that decline.
- [What Happens To Muscles When We Age?](https://3dmusclelab.com/muscles-when-we-age/): Skeletal muscle mass, strength, and tone decline when we age. We can slow the age-related decline of muscles with a variety of exercises.
- [What Is A Meniscus Tear?](https://3dmusclelab.com/meniscus-tear/): A meniscus tear is a tear to the semi-circular pieces of cartilage located at the top of the tibia, where it meets the femur in our knee joint.
- [An Exploration Of The Ribcage](https://3dmusclelab.com/ribcage/): Our ribcage has several essential functions including protection of our organs, a role in breathing, and creation of red blood cells.
- [Muscular Actions Of Breathing: What Happens When We Breathe?](https://3dmusclelab.com/muscular-actions-breathing/): The muscular action of breathing always includes the diaphragm. We may also recruit secondary breathing muscles, like the SCM and scalenes.
- [Kinesiology Applied: Teaching Pilates Aids In Managing Musculoskeletal Conditions](https://3dmusclelab.com/teaching-pilates-aids-musculoskeletal/): Teaching Pilates exercises positively affected older adults with musculoskeletal conditions including back pain, osteoporosis, chronic neck pain, and knee osteoarthritis.
- [The Quadriceps Muscles](https://3dmusclelab.com/quadriceps-muscles/): The quadriceps are a group of four muscle bellies on the anterior thigh. These large muscles are important for powerful leg and hip movements.
- [The Sternoclavicular And Acromioclavicular Joints: Completing The Shoulder Complex](https://3dmusclelab.com/sternoclavicular-and-acromioclavicular-joint/): The sternoclavicular and acromioclavicular joints are small but important joints that allow our shoulder complex to create a full range of movement.
- [What Happens In An Ankle Sprain?](https://3dmusclelab.com/ankle-sprain/): An ankle sprain happens when we over-stretch or tear the ligaments and sometimes tendons around our ankle joint after abrupt forceful movements.
- [Anatomical Terms For Movements](https://3dmusclelab.com/anatomical-terms-for-movements/): Anatomical terms for movement help us clearly communicate what and how we’re observing movement in the body.
- [Understanding Anatomical Terms For Location And Relative Position](https://3dmusclelab.com/anatomical-terms-location-position/): Anatomical terms for location help us describe using precise language where structures are located in the body and how they are positioned in relation to the front, back, top, bottom, inside, and outside of the body, as well as how they are positioned in relation to other structures.
- [Maximizing Your Gluteus Maximus: The Powerhouse Behind Every Step!](https://3dmusclelab.com/gluteus-maximus/): Gluteus maximus is a large superficial muscle with broad attachments. It provides powerful hip extension when we climb stairs, hike uphill, or run.
- [Exploring The Hip Joint](https://3dmusclelab.com/exploring-the-hip-joint/): The hip joint is where our leg meets our pelvis. We use our hip joints for standing, walking, and most other functional movements.
- [What Is Forward Head Posture?](https://3dmusclelab.com/forward-head-posture/): In forward head posture, our head is shifted forward of the shoulder girdle and rib cage potentially resulting in pain and dysfunction.
- [What Is Temporomandibular Joint Disorder?](https://3dmusclelab.com/temporomandibular-joint-disorder/): Temporomandibular joint disorders are a group of disorders that share the symptoms of TMJ pain and dysfunction. There is no single specific cause.
- [The Jaw Muscles](https://3dmusclelab.com/jaw-muscles/): Our jaw muscles are important for complex functions like chewing, swallowing, and speaking. Learn their general locations and actions.
- [The Deep Neck Muscles](https://3dmusclelab.com/the-deep-neck-muscles/): The deep neck muscles are an important for both posture and movement of the head and neck. Learn their locations and actions.
- [Neck Muscles: The Superficial And Mid-layers](https://3dmusclelab.com/neck-muscles-superficial/): Learn the the attachments and actions of the superficial and mid-layer neck muscles which are important for moving and supporting our head.
- [What Happens When A Bone Breaks (Fractures) And Heals?](https://3dmusclelab.com/bone-breaks-fractures-and-heals/): Bones are dynamic, adaptable connective tissue. When a bone breaks (fractures), it goes through a multi-stage process to heal.
- [Your Abdominal Muscles: More Than Just A Six-Pack](https://3dmusclelab.com/abdominal-muscles/): The abdominal muscles are an essential part of both stabilizing and moving our torso as well as healthy breathing.
- [The Posterior Compartment: Gastrocnemius, Soleus, And The Plantaris](https://3dmusclelab.com/gastrocnemius-soleus-plantaris/): The gastrocnemius, soleus, and sometimes the plantaris muscle make up the superior part of the posterior compartment of the lower leg.
- [Are Shin Splints The Cause Of My Shin Pain?](https://3dmusclelab.com/shin-splints-shin-pain/): Exactly what causes shin splints or medial shin bone pain is uncertain. Overtraining and muscular imbalances are likely contributors to it.
- [Understanding The Planes Of Movement](https://3dmusclelab.com/planes-of-movement/): Understanding the three main planes of movement, sagittal, frontal, and transverse, can us conceptualize more complex, multiplanar movements.
- [What Is The Gait Cycle?](https://3dmusclelab.com/what-is-the-gait-cycle/): The gait cycle is the technical name for how we walk. We can better understand other functional movements by taking a look at how we walk.
- [Rotator Cuff Muscles And Shoulder Pain – Why Does It Happen?](https://3dmusclelab.com/rotator-cuff-muscles-shoulder-pain/): Rotator cuff issues are a common cause of shoulder pain. They can result from overuse, acute trauma, muscle imbalance, and other reasons.
- [Exploring The Ankle Joint](https://3dmusclelab.com/exploring-the-ankle-joint/): The ankle joint is a complicated structure of multiple bones, muscles, and ligaments that allow for the necessary mobility and stability of movement.
- [The Deep Six Lateral Rotators And Movement](https://3dmusclelab.com/deep-six-lateral-rotators-movement/): The deep six lateral rotators are involved with a surprising variety of types of hip movement. Despite their name, they do much more than laterally rotate!
- [What Muscles Are Affected In Scoliosis?](https://3dmusclelab.com/muscles-affected-in-scoliosis/): All layers of the spinal muscles are directly affected in a scoliosis pattern. However, the whole body is indirectly affected by spinal curves.
- [What Do We Mean By “Functional Movement?”](https://3dmusclelab.com/functional-movement/): Functional movement refers to whole-body movements we do in daily life. That might include movements like squatting, lunging, and reaching.
- [Exploring The Sacroiliac Joint](https://3dmusclelab.com/sacroiliac-joint/): The sacroiliac joints are small but unique joints in our body, which connect the sacrum to the ilium. They are critical for both stability and movement.
- [What Really Happens When We Stretch Our Muscles?](https://3dmusclelab.com/what-happens-when-we-stretch-muscles/): The physiology of stretching our muscles is still uncertain. But research suggests stretching can benefit range of motion as well as other body systems.
- [Valgus And Varus Knee Patterns And Knee Pain](https://3dmusclelab.com/valgus-and-varus-knee-pain/): Valgus and varus knee positions describe the way the tibia meets the femur at the knee joint. They refer to a pattern where the knee is positioned either medial or lateral of the ideal. In this position, the knee is more vulnerable to some types of strain on tissues surrounding it, which may cause pain as well as reduced function.
- [Exploring The Adductor Muscles](https://3dmusclelab.com/exploring-the-adductor-muscles/): The five adductor muscles form a fan of tissue on the medial thigh. They function to stabilize our pelvis when we're standing our walking.
- [Exploring Plantar Fasciitis](https://3dmusclelab.com/exploring-plantar-fasciitis/): Plantar fasciitis, a common source of heel pain, has many different causes. Although it's a painful condition, it usually heals without invasive treatments.
- [Exploring Tibialis Anterior And Fibularis Longus: The Leg Stirrup](https://3dmusclelab.com/tibialis-anterior-fibularis-longus/): Tibialis anterior and fibularis longus are key muscles of the lower leg that are important for standing, walking, running and jumping.
- [Posture And Your Smartphone](https://3dmusclelab.com/posture-and-smartphone/): Learn how your smartphone can impact your posture and what you can do to avoid the associated head and neck pain.
- [Anatomy And Function Of The Hamstrings](https://3dmusclelab.com/anatomy-of-the-hamstrings/): The hamstrings are a group of three muscles that cross the knee and hip joints. Understanding more about their anatomy can help us understand how they function and malfunction.
- [The Lateral Hip Muscles In Movement](https://3dmusclelab.com/lateral-hip-muscles-in-movement/): David uses the examples of running and cycling to explain how the lateral hip muscles function in movement.
- [Iliotibial Band Syndrome: An Overview](https://3dmusclelab.com/iliotibial-band-syndrome/): David explains the symptoms of iliotibial band syndrome. He shares what researchers know about its causes and management.

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