Your skeletal muscles make up between 40 to 50 percent of your total body weight. Skeletal muscle mass begins to decline as you get older. This process typically begins after the age of 40 .

The muscular system can be broken down into three types of muscles: skeletal, smooth and cardiac. The muscles in the body support movement, help maintain posture, and circulate blood and other ...

This clip could be used as part of body systems topic to illustrate the function of the biceps and triceps. Students could label a diagram of the biceps/triceps antagonistic pair of muscles.

Medically reviewed by Geetika Gupta, MDMedically reviewed by Geetika Gupta, MD Skeletal system photos and labeled diagrams can help you to understand the parts of the skeleton, how it's organized ...

Your legs are two of your most important body parts. They allow you to move and provide support for your upper body. We’ll break down the anatomy and function of the upper leg, knee, lower leg ...

This clip could be used as part of body systems topic to illustrate the function of the biceps and triceps. Students could label a diagram of the biceps/triceps antagonistic pair of muscles.