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The muscular system provides the body with mobility. There are over 600 muscles in the body. This system helps us walk, run and lift objects. This article provides a quick and in-depth overview of information about the muscular system you need to know. #nursecept #muscularsystem #musculoskeletalsystem #nursingstudent #nursingschool

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On the anterior and posterior views of the muscular system above, superficial muscles (those at the surface) are shown on the right side of the body while deep muscles (those underneath the superficial muscles) are shown on the left half of the body. For the legs, superficial muscles are shown in the anterior view while the posterior view shows both superficial and deep muscles.

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Our bodies have several groups of muscles. The chart below shows the outermost layer of those on the posterior side of the body. Some muscles function in opposition, both contracting (flexing) and straightening (extending). Others work as a group to perform the same function. The posterior muscles of the trunk support arm and back movements.

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