Among the most impressive systems of the body is the musculoskeletal system. But how many muscles are in the human body?

Among the most impressive systems of the body is the musculoskeletal system. But how many muscles are in the human body?

Several muscles could be called the "largest" in the body, depending on whether you're talking mass or surface area, but the body's smallest muscle has no competition.

The first comprehensive cell atlas of aging human muscle reveals the intricate genetic and cellular processes behind muscle deterioration and mechanisms to counteract it.