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Task 1.—The human body has over 650 muscles. Muscles contract to allow our limbs and

other body parts to move. Can you correctly label the diagram with the names of the

different muscles listed below?

Bicep Triceps Quadricep

Hamstrings Pectorals Abdominals

The Muscular System

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

Task 2.—Muscles contract to allow an athlete to run, jump, throw, catch, and kick. Can

you correctly identify each muscle that has contracted to move the sports performers in-

to the positions shown below.

1. 2. 3.

4. 5.

6. 7.

Task 4.— Different muscles in the body control different movements. For example

when you contract your bicep, your arm bends at the elbow as shown in the picture

below. Can you explore the movements other muscles create? When you contract

your hamstrings what movement is created? Complete the table below for the mus-

cles you now know

Muscle Group Movement Produced

Bicep Bends the arm at the elbow

Triceps

Hamstrings

Quadriceps

Pectorals

Abdominals

Bicep

Task 3.— Find another person in your house and challenge them to a game of muscle

tennis. Player 1 starts by naming a muscle and pointing to it on their body. Player 2

must then name a different muscle and point to it on their body. It is then Player 1’s

turn once again. If a player hesitates, points to the wrong position of the body or re-

peats a muscle said by the other player then they lose that round

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