Muscular System
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Key Stage 2
Meaning
This picture shows the muscular system of a human
The muscular system is all the muscles in the body that allow us to move.
About The Muscular System
Examples
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| The muscles in the human face. | The muscles in the arm. |
Key Stage 3
Meaning
The muscular system is all the muscles and tendons in the body that allow us to move.
About The Muscular System
- The muscles in the muscular system are attached to bones by tendons.
- Parts of the Muscular System and the Skeletal System are joined together and it is sometimes called the 'Musculoskeletal System'.
- The muscles are often found in pairs called Antagonistic Muscles. These muscles work against each other so that when part of your body moves, it can move back to where it was again.
Key Stage 4
Meaning
The muscular system is all the muscles and tendons in the body that allow us to move.
About The Muscular System
- The muscles in the muscular system are attached to bones by tendons.
- Parts of the Muscular System and the Skeletal System are joined together and it is sometimes called the 'Musculoskeletal System'.
- The muscles are often found in pairs called Antagonistic Muscles. These muscles work against each other so that when part of your body moves, it can move back to where it was again.