Muscular System Crossword

This crossword puzzle will help reinforce concepts related to the muscular system.

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1. Football players will look like they have "no neck" if this muscle gets too big.

6. This muscle is very important at breakfast, lunch, and dinner time.

7. The chest muscles are also known as the__________________major muscles.

9. The_______________system is made up of muscles.

10. The______________muscle is in your arm and helps you lift things.

11. The muscular system's main function is to_____________bones.

12. Your________________muscle is in your thigh.

13. The_________________muscle is located immediately below your gluteus muscle.

Down

2. This muscle is located in your back.

3. Also known as the calf muscle.

4. The_________________maximus muscle is the one you are sitting on.

5. Muscles can only contract or________________.

8. The________________muscle is located immediately opposite the bicep muscle.

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