The functions of muscle
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Muscles are amazing tissues in our body that are responsible for movement. There are three main types of muscles:
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Skeletal muscles: These are the muscles that we can control consciously and are attached to bones by tendons. They are responsible for voluntary movements such as walking, running, and jumping.
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Smooth muscles:
These are involuntary muscles that are found in the walls of organs such as the stomach, intestines, and blood vessels. They help to move food through the digestive system and to constrict or relax blood vessels to regulate blood pressure.
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Cardiac muscle: This is the specialized muscle that makes up the heart. It is involuntary and contracts rhythmically to pump blood throughout the body.
Here's a table that summarizes the different types of muscles:
| Muscle Type | Location | Control | Function | Example |
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| Skeletal | Attached to bones | Voluntary | Movement | Biceps, triceps, quadriceps |
| Smooth | Walls of organs, blood vessels | Involuntary | Movement of substances through organs, constriction/relaxation of blood vessels | Muscles in the stomach, intestines, and blood vessels |
| Cardiac | Heart | Involuntary | Pumps blood throughout the body |