Interesting+Facts

· The muscular system is the largest part of the human body. It makes up about half of the body’s weight. · The largest muscle in the body is the gluteus maximus. The smallest muscle is the stapedius. · Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) happens to people who repeat finger actions. E.g. Piano players. · Many sport coaches find going over actions in your mind can help muscular skills. · Oxygen is needed for your muscles to burn glucose to obtain energy. This process is called respiration.

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