Paleontologists have identified a new ancient reptile from the Solnhofen limestone slabs, thanks to a chance discovery. A ...

Among postmenopausal women living in Brazil, lower appendicular lean mass was independently associated with low bone mass, according to findings of a cross-sectional study published in Menopause.

People with diabetes and less appendicular skeletal muscle mass are more likely to have lower bone mineral density in the lumbar spine, hip and femoral neck and are at a greater risk for ...

Cartoon demonstrating the different portions of the appendicular skeleton that manifest radiographic abnormalities that aid in the clinical classification of the skeletal dysplasias.

Evaluating body composition, especially appendicular muscle mass, can be an effective strategy for predicting longevity in people over 65 years of age, according to a study conducted by ...

Parts of the appendicular skeleton of hippos are osteosclerotic, meaning that their bones are extraordinarily dense due to the replacement of porous bone with more compact bone.