Abstract: Restoring dexterous hand function after neurological injury requires precise control over distinct muscles with different neuromuscular architectures. The extrinsic and intrinsic muscles of ...

Have you ever wondered why your leg kicks when the doctor taps your knee with that little rubber hammer? It's because of your reflex. A reflex is an involuntary (say: in-VAHL-un-ter-ee), or automatic, ...

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Rob Reiner returns behind the camera and in front of it, as Marty Di Bergi, making yet another documentary about the English rock band in a fans-only sequel. If you’re not already keen on “This Is ...

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The spine (backbone) is the column of bones (called vertebrae), ligaments, and other tissues that run down the back from the base of the skull. The spine surrounds and protects the spinal cord, which ...