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muscles of the lower body

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3 Main Muscle Types in the Human Body

3 Main Muscle Types in the Human Body:

The muscles of the human body are responsible for movement; there are some 700 named muscles in the body, and other smaller muscle tissues that are part of the heart, blood vessels and internal organs. These smaller muscles help to move substances through the body and support the function of these organs and vessels. Muscles make up about half the body’s... Read full guide »