Torn muscle, illustration C018 / 0806
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Torn muscle, illustration C018 / 0806
Torn muscle. Illustration of a tear in a skeletal muscle. Muscle tears can either result in muscle growth or injury depending on the circumstances. Intense exercise will cause microscopic tears between cells that the body responds to by promoting the growth of additional muscle cells. If the tears are too large cells may rupture and undergo a process of apoptosis (programmed cell death). If cells rupture it triggers an immune response and macrophage cells migrate to the site of damage and digest the debris
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© CLAUDIA STOCKER/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This photo print, titled "Torn muscle, illustration C018 / 0806" showcases the intricate details of a tear in a skeletal muscle. It serves as a visual representation of the complex consequences that muscle tears can have on our bodies. Muscle tears are not always detrimental; they can lead to either injury or growth depending on the circumstances. Intense exercise often causes microscopic tears between cells, which prompts our body to promote additional muscle cell growth. However, when these tears become too large, cells may rupture and undergo programmed cell death known as apoptosis. In cases where cells rupture, an immune response is triggered. Macrophage cells migrate to the damaged site and diligently digest the debris left behind by torn muscles. This physiological process plays a crucial role in regeneration and recovery from sports injuries. The artwork beautifully captures this delicate balance between injury and regeneration within our muscles. The vibrant red hues emphasize both the tearing aspect of muscle damage and its biological significance in sports science. Created by Claudia Stocker for Science Photo Library, this print offers viewers an opportunity to appreciate the intricate biology behind torn muscles while highlighting their importance in physiology and sports medicine research.
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