ClassX Video Lessons Youtube Channel Smile and Learn English The Human Body for children – Muscles for Kids
Our bodies are amazing machines, and one of the coolest parts is the muscular system! This system is made up of muscles that help us move by getting shorter (contracting) and longer (relaxing). Muscles are stretchy, kind of like rubber bands, and they also help protect important parts inside us, like our organs.
Muscles and bones are best friends when it comes to helping us move. Muscles are connected to bones by strong, rope-like fibers called tendons. When your brain sends a message through the nervous system, it tells your muscles to move, and the muscles pull on the bones to make that happen. This teamwork is what lets us run, jump, and play!
Did you know you have more than 600 muscles in your body? Some of the muscles you might have heard of include:
Learning about the human body is so much fun! There are many more things to discover about how our bodies work. Keep exploring and asking questions, and you’ll find out just how incredible your body really is!
Muscle Movement Experiment: Try this fun activity to see how your muscles work! Stand in front of a mirror and slowly lift your arm. Watch how your biceps and triceps change shape as you move. Now, try to lift something light, like a book, and notice how your muscles feel. Can you feel them contracting and relaxing? Write down what you observe and share it with a friend or family member.
Muscle Match Game: Create a simple matching game using index cards. On one set of cards, write the names of different muscles like “Biceps” or “Quadriceps.” On another set, write their functions, such as “helps you lift things” or “helps you stand up and walk.” Mix them up and try to match each muscle with its function. You can play this game with a friend or family member to see who can make the most matches!
Muscle Observation Walk: Go on a short walk around your home or neighborhood. As you walk, think about which muscles you are using. Are you using your quadriceps to walk? Are your calves helping you jump over a puddle? Try to identify at least three different muscles you use during your walk. Draw a picture of one of these muscles and label it with its name and function.
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**Systems of the Human Body: Muscular System**
The muscular system is made up of muscles that enable movement by contracting and relaxing. Muscles are elastic and also serve to protect our organs. Together with the skeletal system, the muscular system forms our locomotor system.
Muscles connect to our bones through fibers called tendons. The connection of both systems, directed by the nervous system, allows us to move.
We have more than 600 muscles throughout the body, including the biceps, pectorals, abs, masseter, deltoids, quadriceps, trapezius, triceps, glutes, and calves.
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