
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.
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The muscular system is responsible for moving the body, providing posture, and circulating blood.
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The three types of muscles in the muscular system are skeletal, smooth, and cardiac muscles.
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Exercising, getting enough rest, and eating a balanced diet are important for maintaining a healthy muscular system.

