function of muscles

Function of Skeletal Muscles

Skeletal muscles are responsible for voluntary movements, posture, and heat production.

Function of Cardiac Muscles

Cardiac muscles control the involuntary contractions of the heart to pump blood throughout the body.

Function of Smooth Muscles

Smooth muscles regulate involuntary movements within hollow organs, such as the digestive tract and blood vessels.

Function of Flexor Muscles

Flexor muscles decrease the angle between two body parts, such as bending the elbow.

Function of Extensor Muscles

Extensor muscles increase the angle between body parts, such as straightening the elbow.

Function of Abductor Muscles

Abductor muscles move a limb away from the midline of the body.

Function of Adductor Muscles

Adductor muscles bring a limb closer to the midline of the body.

Function of Rotator Muscles

Rotator muscles are responsible for rotating body parts around an axis.