June 2018 PMID 29893024

The panniculus carnosus muscle: an evolutionary enigma at the intersection of distinct research fields.

Neia Naldaiz-Gastesi, Ola A Bahri, Adolfo López de Munain, Karl J A McCullagh, Ander Izeta

Mentions

6
Peak: 1 in May 2020
across 3 sources since May 2020

Extended reach

3,495,320
potential audience

Total likes

122,943

Video views

3,495,134

Mentions per month

May 2020 – Feb 2023

Where it's discussed

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AI synopsis

What people are saying

The discussions highlight the muscle's roles in animals, such as dogs shaking off water or naked mole rats burrowing, emphasizing curiosity about its evolutionary significance. The tone reflects admiration for the research's potential to clarify long-standing biological questions, shown in phrases like 'fascinating insight' and 'could inform future studies.'

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the article's significance in understanding the muscle's evolutionary role, as seen in comments about its functions in animals and potential research value.

InterestHigh interest

The topic sparks high curiosity, especially regarding how this muscle functions across species, indicated by enthusiastic mentions of animals like dogs and naked mole rats.

EngagementModerate engagement

Participants actively connect the research to broader biological understanding, referencing specific roles like moisture removal and burrowing, showing moderate detailed engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

While some posts recognize the research's contribution to understanding muscle evolution, most see it as a foundational insight rather than a transformative breakthrough.

Abstract in brief

  • The panniculus carnosus is a thin muscle found in most mammals that helps with skin twitching and contraction, but in humans, it mostly exists as a variable remnant with no clear function.
  • Despite its widespread presence in animals and use in various research fields like anatomy and surgery, many facts about this muscle remain unclear or misunderstood, prompting a need for further investigation.
  • The article suggests that the panniculus carnosus could serve as a valuable model for studying both vascular and muscular systems due to its unique traits and evolutionary significance.]

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Cody Frear
@CodyFrear · X

The same muscle involved in this twitching allows dogs to shake moisture off their skin and naked mole rats to burrow underground without injuring themselves. https://t.co/HDnIazw3Pz 4/

May 26, 2020 · 187 followers View post →

All mentions

The Panniculus Carnosus in Mammals and Humans Explained

The panniculus carnosus is a thin muscle found in most mammals that helps with skin twitching and contraction, but in humans, it mostly exists as a variable remnant with no clear function. It remains an enigma at the…

SciShow · Feb 24, 2023 3,248,898 views
Cody Frear
@CodyFrear · X

The same muscle involved in this twitching allows dogs to shake moisture off their skin and naked mole rats to burrow underground without injuring themselves. https://t.co/HDnIazw3Pz 4/

May 26, 2020 · 187 followers View post →