Includes bibliographical references (page 24) and index.
Contents
How we use our muscles -- Types of muscles -- The muscular system -- Treat your muscles right -- Activity: Simon says? flex it!
Summary
How much can you lift? It doesn't really matter because muscles are needed for more than just lifting; they are needed for everything we do. This fascinating book about the muscular system shows how the cardiac and skeletal muscles work together to help the body do just about everything from running to blinking.
