How Muscles Move Your Body

How Muscles Move Your Body

12th Grade · Health · 45 min

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Learning Objective

I can describe how muscles work to move the body.

  • 1

    The muscular system is responsible for moving the body, providing posture, and circulating blood.

  • 2

    The three types of muscles in the muscular system are skeletal, smooth, and cardiac muscles.

  • 3

    Exercising, getting enough rest, and eating a balanced diet are important for maintaining a healthy muscular system.