1. THE MUSCULAR SYSTEM

2. Purpose of the Muscular System
Causes movement of body parts

3. Muscular System’s Important Parts
Skeletal Muscles
movement of bones
connect from one bone to another; shortening (contracting) pulls bones to cause movement

4. Muscular System’s Important Parts

5. Muscular System’s Important Parts
#1 – Bicep

6. Muscular System’s Important Parts
#2- Triceps

7. Muscular System’s Important Parts
#3 – Pecs

8. Muscular System’s Important Parts
#4 – Abs
#5 - Obliques

9. Muscular System’s Important Parts
#6 – Quads

10. Muscular System’s Important Parts
#7 – Traps

11. Muscular System’s Important Parts
#8 - Delts

12. Muscular System’s Important Parts
#9 – Lats

13. Muscular System’s Important Parts
#10 – Glutes

14. Muscular System’s Important Parts
#11 – Hamstrings

15. Muscular System’s Important Parts
#12 – Calf Muscles

16. Muscular System’s Important Parts
Cardiac Muscle – Pumps heart

17. Muscular System’s Important Parts
Smooth Muscle – involuntary muscles found in other organs and in blood vessels

18. Muscular System’s Important Parts
Tendons
Strong cords that connect muscles to bone

19. Videos 1,2,3

20. Problems with Muscular System
Pulled or torn muscles- off bone or torn itself
Strain - soreness due to overuse
Cramp – muscle stays contracted (shortened)

21. Keeping the system healthy
Warm-up before activity
Stretch after activity
Exercise
Stay hydrated
Get enough sleep (8 or more hours)