Muscles
Skeletal Muscles
These are voluntary muscles, meaning you can consciously control them. They are attached to bones via tendons, enabling movement at joints. There are approximately 650 skeletal muscles in the human body.
Movement
Skeletal muscles pull on bones, causing movement at joints.
Smooth Muscles
These are involuntary muscles found in organs and blood vessels. They control functions like digestion, blood flow, and bladder function.
Posture
Muscles help maintain an upright position and balance.
Cardiac Muscles
This type of muscle is found only in the heart and is responsible for pumping blood. It's also an involuntary muscle.
Joint Stability
Tendons of many muscles extend over joints, contributing to their stability.
Heat Production
Muscle contractions generate heat, helping to regulate body temperature
Circulation
Smooth muscles in blood vessels help control blood flow