The main functions of skeletal muscles are to produce movement, maintain posture, and stabilize joints. Their contractions also generate heat, helping maintain body temperature. Specialized skeletal muscles perform essential actions such as breathing, swallowing, and controlling facial expressions. Skeletal muscle also plays an important role in metabolism by storing and using nutrients, including glucose.
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