Rhythmic Motions of the Body

Introduction

• Constant dance of movements in the body
• Includes food digestion, breathing, and heartbeat

Key Rhythmic Motions

Peristalsis

• Wavelike muscle contractions
• Moves food through the digestive tract
• Ensures nutrient absorption and waste expulsion

Breathing

• Involves diaphragm and rib muscles
• Function:
  • Fill lungs with air
  • Push air out
• Vital exchange of oxygen in and carbon dioxide out

Heartbeat

• Driven by electrical impulses
• Prompts heart muscles to contract and relax
• Pumps blood throughout the body
• Delivers oxygen and nutrients to organs

Conclusion

• Together, these movements create a symphony of activity
• They are crucial for daily bodily functions
• Encouragement to stay curious and explore more about the body.