Skeletal Muscle Function

Skeletal Muscle Function

In this article we will discuss about the skeletal muscle function

Skeletal Muscle Function

  • Skeletal muscle is also called voluntary muscle because this muscle is responsible for all voluntary actions of the body.
  • By pulling on tendons, they then produce movement of the skeleton.
  • Maintaining posture and body position
  • Support soft tissues and store nutrient reserves
  • Skeletal muscles protect the internal organs from injury and also provide support.
  • It supports the entry and exit points of the body, sphincters are present around the anus, mouth and the urinary tract. It facilitates the swallowing of food, defecation and urination.
  • The skeletal muscles also regulate body temperature.
  • After exercise, the body feels hot due to the contraction of skeletal muscles which converts energy into heat.

Frequently Asked Questions: –

Skeletal muscle occur in muscles which are attached to the skeleton. In our body shoulder muscles, hamstring muscles and abdominal muscles are best examples of skeletal muscles

The main function of skeletal muscle is is responsible for all voluntary actions of the body and also help for body position, store nutrient, insulator and regulate body temperature

They are voluntary muscle because this muscle is responsible for all voluntary actions of the body.

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