Findings from recent studies by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency examining musculoskeletal atrophy in space and on Earth
Abstract The musculoskeletal system provides the body with correct posture, support, stability, and mobility. It is composed of the bones, muscles, cartilage, tendons, ligaments, joints, and other connective tissues. Without effective countermeasures, prolonged spaceflight under microgravity results...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Nature Publishing Group
2021-05-01
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Series: | npj Microgravity |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41526-021-00145-9 |