Compléter PT_MUSCLE TISSUE (Unit 2)Version en ligne Complete the text using the words given. par Idiomas UCAM 1 There are more than 600 muscles in the human body . Muscles have a variety of functions , such as pumping blood , supporting movement or birth . Muscles work by either contracting or to cause movement . This movement may be voluntary ( meaning the movement is made ) or ( i . e . done without our conscious awareness ) . The three main types of muscle tissue include : ? Skeletal muscle is to bones and allows movement . Together , skeletal muscles and bones are called the musculoskeletal system ( also known as the locomotor ) . Skeletal muscles are grouped into opposing pairs such as the biceps and on the and back of the upper arm . Skeletal muscles are under our control , which is why they are called voluntary muscles . Another term is muscles , since the tissue looks striped when viewed under a microscope . ? Cardiac muscles are located in your heart only . They help your heart blood throughout your body . They are involuntary muscles that your nervous system controls . That means they work without you having to about it . ? Smooth muscle up your organs , blood , tract , skin and other areas . Smooth muscles are involuntary . That means that your autonomic nervous system controls them or , in other words , the motion of smooth muscle happens without our conscious . The of the muscles in your body are skeletal muscles . They are the muscles that allow you to a wide range of movements and functions . ( tough bands of connective tissue ) attach skeletal muscle tissue to throughout your body . Your shoulder muscles , muscles and abdominal muscles are all examples of skeletal muscles .