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Summary

Heavy use doesn't wear muscles out; instead they grow bigger and stronger. Note: NASA astronauts don't need to be this buff.

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This image is public domain because it was published by NASA

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http://science.nasa.gov/headlines/y2004/10dec_muscles.htm

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current 19:50, 25 October 2007 Thumbnail for version as of 19:50, 25 October 2007 270 × 261 (190 KB) Tian-yi (Talk | contribs)
19:41, 25 October 2007 Thumbnail for version as of 19:41, 25 October 2007 113 × 109 (36 KB) Tian-yi (Talk | contribs) Heavy use doesn't wear muscles out; instead they grow bigger and stronger.
19:30, 25 October 2007 Thumbnail for version as of 19:30, 25 October 2007 175 × 120 (32 KB) Tian-yi (Talk | contribs)
19:29, 25 October 2007 Thumbnail for version as of 19:29, 25 October 2007 100 × 69 (13 KB) Tian-yi (Talk | contribs) The muscular system is composed of specialized cells called muscle fibers. Their predominant function is contractibility. Muscles, where attached to bones or internal organs and blood vessels, are responsible for movement. Nearly all movement in the body

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