Muscles are very important parts of the human body because they help us move, stay alive, and do everyday activities. Muscles are tissues that can contract (shorten) and relax (lengthen). This allows body parts to move.Types of MusclesSkeletal muscles – attached to bones, we control them when we walk, run, or write.Smooth muscles – found inside organs like the stomach and intestines, work automatically.Cardiac muscle – found only in the heart, pumps blood nonstop.Functions of MusclesHelp the body moveMaintain posture and balanceProduce heat to keep us warmProtect organs and pump blood