Muscular System
How many muscles have you
got?
You have got more than 600 muscles!
• She has got more than 600 muscles.
• He has got more than 600 muscles.
ARE MUSCLES RIGID or
FLEXIBLE?
MUSCLES ARE FLEXIBLE!
MUSCLES GIVE YOU STRENGTH!
• YOU CAN LIFT.
• YOU CAN PULL.
INVOLUNTARY MUSCLES
You CAN´T CONTROL this type of muscle.
INVOLUNTARY MUSCLES
EyesStomachIntestines
UterusBladder
VOLUNTARY MUSCLES
You CAN CONTROL this type of muscle.
-The Face, Arms, and Legs have got voluntary muscles.
Voluntary MusclesYour brain sends messages
to 'contract' or 'relax ' muscles.
Major Muscles
Left Picture BICEPS
CONTRACTEDRight PictureBICEPS
RELAXED
Abdominals
• They are below the ribcage.• They are called abs.
Quadriceps
• You can ride a bike and run thanks to these muscles.
Biceps
• They are in your arms.
Gluteus
• When you sit in your chair you are sitting on your gluteus muscles
Pectorals
• Body builders have large pecs.
Deltoids
• Help you move your shoulders.• You can swing a baseball bat.• You can shrug your shoulders.
You can help your muscles stay strong and healthy by exercising every day.
KEEP MUSCLES HEALTHY WITH EXERCISE!!!