Muscular System MOVE YOUR BODY!
What is it for? To move your body Helps your body get to the things that it needs Helps your body get away from danger!
Contracting and stretching How does it work? Contracting and stretching Flex one of your arm Feel the muscle that tightening or contracted Feel the muscle that stretched or got flatter
How many muscles do you think are in the body? 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 foods Get plenty of rest Don’t take drugs!