Search results
-
What's a Strain? for Kids
A strain happens when a muscle gets stretched too far.
-
Your Muscles for Kids
You have more than 600 muscles in your body! They do everything from pumping blood throughout your body to helping you lifting your heavy backpack. Find out more.
-
Lou Gehrig's Disease (ALS) for Kids
Lou Gehrig's disease refers to a disorder called amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS. This disease damages the neuromuscular system, which allows the body to move.
-
What Makes Me Sneeze? for Kids
If you just sneezed, something was probably irritating or tickling the inside of your nose. Learn more about why you sneeze in this article for kids.
-
Quiz: Muscles for Kids
Take this quiz about your muscular system.
-
How Does the Muscular System Work? (Video) for Kids
Watch this movie about the muscular system.
-
Boys and Puberty for Kids
On the way to becoming a man, a boy's body will go through a lot of changes, including your body growing bigger, your voice changing, and hair sprouting everywhere. Find out more.
-
What Are Involuntary Muscles? for Kids
You don't have any say over what this kind of muscle does and when.
-
What's Myalgia? for Kids
Myalgia is muscle pain — when muscles hurt because of an injury, overuse, or a medical condition.
-
How the Body Works Scavenger Hunt Answer Sheet for Kids
Check here for answers when you're done with the How the Body Works Scavenger Hunt!