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There are 3 types of muscles.

Striped muscles are the ones that move the bones in your body, like your calf muscles, biceps and thigh muscles. You can feel them and see them.

smooth muscles move food through your intestines and also help you swallow.

Cardiac muscle is what your heart is made of, and it doesn't get tired.

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