Muscles

Key points :

Introduction to Muscles

• What Are Muscles?
  • Muscles are soft tissues in our body that help us move.
  • They are like stretchy rubber bands that can tighten and relax.

Types of Muscles

• Skeletal Muscles
  • These muscles are attached to bones.
  • They help us move our arms, legs, and other body parts.
  • We can control these muscles by thinking about moving.
• Smooth Muscles
  • These muscles are found in our stomach, intestines, and other organs.
  • They work automatically without us thinking about it.
• Cardiac Muscle
  • This muscle is found only in the heart.
  • It works non-stop to pump blood throughout our body.

How Muscles Work

• Muscle Pairs
  • Muscles usually work in pairs. When one muscle tightens, the other relaxes.
  • For example, to bend our elbow, the muscle on the front of our arm tightens while the one on the back relaxes.
• Movement
  • Muscles pull on bones to make them move.
  • Different muscles work together to help us do activities like running, jumping, and playing.

Keeping Muscles Healthy

• Exercise
  • Moving our bodies helps muscles stay strong.
  • Activities like running, playing, and even walking help keep muscles healthy.
• Healthy Eating
  • Eating foods like fruits, vegetables, and proteins helps muscles grow and stay strong.
  • Drinking water is also important for muscle health.

Fun Facts About Muscles

• Number of Muscles
  • Our body has more than 600 muscles.
  • The smallest muscle is in the ear, and the biggest is in the buttocks (gluteus maximus).
• Involuntary Muscles
  • Some muscles work without us thinking, like our heart muscle.

Simple Activities to Understand Muscles

• Feel Your Muscles
  • Try tightening your arm muscle (biceps) and feel it with your other hand.
  • Notice how it becomes firm when you bend your elbow.
• Muscle Stretch
  • Stretch your arms and legs to feel how your muscles can stretch and relax.

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