Muscular System

MOVE YOUR BODY!

What is it for?

To move your body Helps your body get to the things

that it needsHelps your body get away from

danger!

How does it work?

Contracting and stretching

Flex one of your armFeel the muscle that

tightening or contracted

Feel the muscle that stretched or got flatter

Three types of muscle!!!!!

Skeletal: Moves your whole body

Cardiac: Makes up your heart

Smooth: Makes your blood vessels and internal organs.

How many muscles do you think are in the body?

Groups of muscles Part 1

Abdominals Biceps

Muscle Groups Part 2

Quadriceps Calf Muscles

Muscle Groups Part 3

Forearm Flexors Pectorals

OVER 600 MUSCLES IN THE BODY!

What can you do

to take care of your

muscles?

How to care for your muscles

Exercise!Eat the right

foodsGet plenty of

restDon’t take

drugs!