What Are the Functions of the Muscular System?
The muscular system has a variety of roles within the human body. It is made up of muscles, joints, tendons, bones, ligaments and connective tissue that help to support internal organs. All of these systems work together to provide the body with stability and posture, motion, heat, circulation and help in digestion. There are three types of muscles tissues, which contribute to the functions: skeletal, cardiac and smooth muscle.