Muscles

Definition

Muscles are tissues in our bodies that have contractile properties allowing them to produce movement when stimulated by nerves. They work together with bones and joints to create voluntary or involuntary actions.

Related terms

Skeletal Muscles: These are attached to bones and responsible for voluntary movements such as walking or lifting weights.

Smooth Muscles: Found in organs and blood vessels, these muscles control involuntary actions like digestion or regulating blood pressure.

Cardiac Muscles: A specific type of muscle found only in the heart that contracts rhythmically to pump blood throughout the body.