voluntary muscle
(vol-un-tar-y-mus-cle)
6 syllables
Definition
noun. Muscle whose action is normally controlled by an individual's will; mainly skeletal muscle, which is attached to bones and helps in movement.
Example Sentence
During exercise, voluntary muscles are actively engaged to perform various movements.
More Example Sentences
The athlete's strong voluntary muscles enable her to run swiftly and jump high.
Synonyms
skeletal muscle; striated muscle; controllable muscle
Antonyms
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voluntary muscle
