Muscular System - Introduction

Front

The muscular system is made up of approximately

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600 muscles

Front

What is the primary purpose of the muscular system?

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Provide movement for the body

Front

Muscles receive their ability to move through: lymphatic system, skeletal system, muscular system, nervous system

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nervous system

Front

What is the major muscle in the back?

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Trapezius

Front

This muscle is on the front side of the leg.

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Quad

Front

The muscular system can be changed in response to how it is used.

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adaptability

Front

Moving a body part toward the mid-line of the body.

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adduction

Front

Moving a body part away from the body.

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abduction

Front

Moving a joint to increase the angle between 2 bones/body parts

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extension

Front

Moving a body part around an axis

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rotation