What are the functions of muscular tissues?

The three primary types of muscular tissues are skeletal, cardiac, and smooth muscle. 

• Skeletal muscle is the specialized tissue attached to bones, facilitating movement and supporting the musculoskeletal system. It functions in opposing pairs and is under conscious control, making it voluntary.  
• Smooth muscle forms layered sheets that contract rhythmically along the length of the structure. Smooth muscle functions involuntarily.  
• Cardiac muscle contracts and relaxes rhythmically to pump blood throughout the body. Like smooth muscle, cardiac muscle operates involuntarily as it coordinates the heartbeat.