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National Cancer Institute at the National Institutes of Health

Seer Training Modules: Introduction to the Muscular System

For Students 9th - 10th
Self-guided learning activity where students learn about the structure and function of the human muscular system. There is a short quiz at the end of the lesson to check for understanding.
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OpenStax

Open Stax: Forces and Torques in Muscles and Joints

For Students 11th - 12th
From a chapter on Statics and Torque in a Physics textbook. This section of the chapter provides an in-depth discussion of forces and torque in the human body. We learn about muscular force, the importance of posture in preventing back...
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Map of the Human Heart

For Students 3rd - 8th
See how the human heart moves blood through the body in this animated feature from the NOVA: "Cut to the Heart" Web site.
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Gateway Community College

James Crimando: Major Superficial Muscles: Posterior Shoulder and Upper Arm

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn the anatomy of the posterior shoulder and upper arm.
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Gateway Community College

James Crimando: Major Superficial Muscles: Posterior Forearm

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn the anatomy of the posterior forearm.
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Gateway Community College

James Crimando: Major Superficial Muscles: Anterior Forearm

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn the anatomy of the anterior forearm.