Response of Atrogin-1/MAFbx Expression in Various Skeletal Muscles to Fasting in Broiler Chickens
The effects of fasting on expression of atrogin-1/MAFbx in various skeletal muscles of broiler chickens were investigated. Real-time PCR analyses revealed that mRNA expression of chicken atrogin-1/MAFbx was higher in the soleus, gastrocnemius, and ...
Kazuki Nakashima, Aiko Ishida
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Anatomical Study of Pectoral Nerves and its Implications in Surgery [PDF]
Introduction: This anatomical study of the pectoral nerves and their innervation is to provide detail informations on the pectoral nerves and their variations in their course, to guide the cosmetic and plastic surgeons for their easy intra operative ...
Prakash KG, Saniya K
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Growth of breast muscles in European and Japanese quail raised in meat production system: a morphological analysis [PDF]
Growth curves have been described in the quail but with no attention to the muscle composing of the breast. The description of the characteristics of growth curves to body weight and to breast muscle was the aim of this study.
CHRISTIAN D.N. FIGUEROA +6 more
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Comparison of Electromyographic Activity during Barbell Pullover and Straight Arm Pulldown Exercises
Pullover and straight arm pulldown exercises are commonly used in resistance exercise programs to improve sports performance or in physical activity health programs.
José M. Muyor +2 more
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Effects of Shortening of Pectoralis Minor Muscle on Muscle Activity of Trapezius and Pectoralis Major Muscles [PDF]
Abstract PURPOSE : The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of the length of the pectoralis minor on muscle activity of trapezius and pectoralis major in s ubjects in subjects with shortened pectoralis minor muscle. METHOD : The subjects was participated in 36 with shortened pectoralis minor muscle.
Hoesong Yang, Sehyeon Bae
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Selective activation of shoulder, trunk, and arm muscles: A comparative analysis of different push-up variants [PDF]
Context: The push-up is a widely used exercise for upper limb strengthening that can be performed with many variants. A comprehensive analysis of muscle activation during the ascendant phase (AP) and descendant phase (DP) in different variants could be ...
BATTAGLIA, Giuseppe +5 more
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The objective of this study was to determine the effect of breed line and age on pH in broiler chicken breast muscles. pH values of m. pectoralis major muscle were compared within 6 groups - each line (Cobb, Ross, Hubbard) was divided into two groups ...
N. Glamočlija +7 more
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Building a Bird: Musculoskeletal Modeling and Simulation of Wing-Assisted Incline Running during Avian Ontogeny [PDF]
Flapping flight is the most power-demanding mode of locomotion, associated with a suite of anatomical specializations in extant adult birds. In contrast, many developing birds use their forelimbs to negotiate environments long before acquiring “flight ...
Ashley M. Heers +4 more
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Origin of Medial and Lateral Pectoral Nerves from the Supraclavicular Part of Brachial Plexus and its Clinical Importance – A Case Report [PDF]
Knowledge of normal and anomalous formation of brachial plexus and its branches is of utmost importance to anatomists, clinicians, anesthesiologists and surgeons.
Prakashchandra Shetty +4 more
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Advances in genetic selection and nutrition have resulted in rapid growth rates and increased muscle mass, predisposing turkeys to muscle disorders such as deep pectoral myopathies and increasing the incidence of pale, soft, and exudative muscle.
JK Yost +4 more
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