How Muscles Move Your Body
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Objective
I can describe how muscles work to move the body.
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Key concepts
3 concepts
- 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.
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Practice
11 questions
What is one of the main jobs of the muscular system?
Name one thing muscles help you do every day.
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Exit ticket
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“Describe how your muscles help you move your arm.”
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