Question

Which of the following is correct about skeletal muscles?

• A. They are under the direct control of ANS.
• B. They are primarily found in hollow organs.
• C. They are bundled together in a parallel fashion.
• D. They have a smooth appearance.

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Characteristics of skeletal muscles:

• These are closely associated with the skeletal components of the body.
• In a typical muscle such as the biceps, striated (striped) skeletal muscle fibres are bundled together in a parallel fashion. A sheath of tough connective tissue encloses several bundles of muscle fibres.
• A type of striated muscles (have striped appearance under the microscope)
• These are primarily involved in locomotory actions and changes in body postures, voluntary in nature.