Human bodies contain 206 major bones. Without these bones our bodies would have no shape, nor the ability to move. This program looks at the make up of the skeleton, its functions, how we move, how to look after our bones, and what can go wrong with bones.

The structure of skeletal muscles and a detailed look at the sliding ?lament mechanism of muscle contraction.

Muscles enable movement, but did you know they have other important functions as well? The muscles are crucial for protecting bones and providing warmth. Learn all about the functions of muscles in this program.

Muscles are an essential building block of the human body. We all have the same number of them and they can all do the same things except that some people have trained their muscles to enable them to do things that are a little out of the ordinary. In this episode, we meet a free-diving couple, both able to hold their breath for minutes at a time, incredible contortionists, brick breaking karate experts and the French Olympic swimming team and as...

This documentary on fascia sheds light on state-of-the-art international research. Fascinating images let us delve into the virtually unknown cosmos of our bodies. A "fascia" is a sheet of connective tissue under the skin surrounding muscles, bones or joints. Nowadays, these white fibres are considered the leading cause for diseases and pain and a wondrous source of healing. Elaborate animations and computer graphics shed light on the connection between...