My Muscles

MY MUSCLES By Rachel Rose

THE INSIDE SCOOP Your body is a super machine that keeps you moving, learning, and having fun. But how does it work? The secret is inside! Pump me up by learning all about muscles!

When you run, eat, or even blink, your muscles are hard at work. Without your muscles, your body would not be able to move. Let's take a closer look.

MANY MUSCLES There are around 640 muscles in your body. They come in many different shapes and sizes. When you sit, you're using your biggest muscle. It's your bottom!

Some muscles on your face are flat. There are small, round muscles around your mouth and eyes. Muscles in your shoulders are shaped like triangles. You have long muscles in your arms and legs.

MOVIN' AND GROOVIN' Muscles help your body move. You have three kinds of muscles.