This document provides an outline for a project on the muscular system. It begins with an introduction and then outlines the general structures and functions of muscles. The remainder of the document compares the anatomy of muscles across different vertebrate groups including aquatic vertebrates, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals. For each group, it describes the axial musculature, appendicular musculature, jaw muscles, and how muscles have evolved between groups. Tables are provided comparing muscle features across the five vertebrate classes.