Question

what are skeletal muscles? ​

Answer 1

Answer:

Skeletal muscle is one of three major muscle types, the others being cardiac muscle and smooth muscle. It is a form of striated muscle tissue, which is under the voluntary control of the somatic nervous system. Most skeletal muscles are attached to bones by bundles of collagen fibers known as tendons.

Answer 2

ANSWER :-

The characteristics of Skeletal Muscles are as follows :-

• Skeletal muscles are attached to the bones by the help of "Tendons".

• Skeletal muscles help in the movements of the parts of the Skeletal system.

• Skeletal muscles come under the category of voluntary muscles i.e. their movements can be controlled according to the will of the organism.

• Skeletal muscles are innervated by the voluntary nervous system.

• On being observed under a light microscope, skeletal muscles exhibit transverse stripes.

• Skeletal muscles are designated as "Striated muscles".

• Skeletal muscles play a very important role in the facilitation of locomotion of the organism.