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4) Músculos
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Whether you're a 98-pound weakling or a muscle-bound Hercules, you're going to want to watch this program. The Standard Deviants explore the many muscles of the human body, from the biggest to the smallest. They'll also exercise your intellect as you learn about all the joints that help your body bend, grasp, tilt, twist, and turn.
5) Muscles
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Muscles enable movement, but did you know they have other important functions as well? The muscles are crucial for protecting bones and providing warmth. Learn all about the functions of muscles in this program.
6) The Skeleton
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The skeleton is the scaffolding of the human body, made of one of the hardest and most resistant materials found in nature. What are the skeleton’s functions? What is the role of bones in the manufacturing of blood cells? This program will answer these questions and more.
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Muscles are an essential building block of the human body. We all have the same number of them and they can all do the same things except that some people have trained their muscles to enable them to do things that are a little out of the ordinary. In this episode, we meet a free-diving couple, both able to hold their breath for minutes at a time, incredible contortionists, brick breaking karate experts and the French Olympic swimming team and as...
8) Bones
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In this program, Dr. Alice Roberts charts the advance from Australopithecus to Homo erectus and beyond to demonstrate what the modern skeleton reveals about human evolution. Examining the traits of chimps and an intriguing Sahelanthropus hominid fossil, she also discusses the role of bipedalism in the emergence of Homo sapiens. Along the way, viewers learn what running shoes to wear, the purpose of armpit hair, and whether back pain is an inevitable...
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This documentary on fascia sheds light on state-of-the-art international research. Fascinating images let us delve into the virtually unknown cosmos of our bodies. A "fascia" is a sheet of connective tissue under the skin surrounding muscles, bones or joints. Nowadays, these white fibres are considered the leading cause for diseases and pain and a wondrous source of healing. Elaborate animations and computer graphics shed light on the connection between...