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Muscular Function

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The overall function of the muscular system is to provide movement of the body and organ function through contraction and expansion. Muscles are categorized as voluntary or involuntary. Voluntary muscles are the muscles that we can control when and how to move them. Involuntary muscles are muscles that are controlled by the autonomic nervous system, so we can’t consciously control them.
All muscular tissues are designed to flux, contract, or move according to their function. Muscular tissues are categorized as visceral, cardiac, or striated. Visceral tissues, also known as smooth muscle, is associated with the internal organs found predominantly in the abdominal cavity. These organs include involuntary muscles such as the bladder, lungs,

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