Muscles for movement
I can explain why humans have muscles
Muscles for movement
I can explain why humans have muscles
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Humans and most other animals have muscles throughout their bodies which help them to move and balance
- Different muscles move different parts of the body
- Muscles work in pairs around our joints to help us move
- One muscle pulls in one direction, and another pulls in the opposite direction
Keywords
Muscle - A muscle is a part of the body which pulls part of our skeleton so we can move.
Movement - Movement is the act of moving.
Direction - Direction is the course along which someone or something moves.
Joint - The place that two bones meet is a joint.
Common misconception
Students may think that there is just one huge muscle that moves the body.
Use diagrams that explain how muscles work in pairs, and also that muscles are different sizes throughout the body.
Equipment
See addtional materials for further guidance
Content guidance
- Risk assessment required - equipment
- Exploration of objects
- Risk assessment required - physical activity
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
Lesson video
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
skull
spine
rib cage
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living
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living
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Exit quiz
6 Questions
leg and feet muscles
jaw and cheek muscles
hand and arm muscles
