Question

Statement 1: Skeletal muscles are attached to bones and help in body movement.

Statement 2: Skeletal muscles are voluntary in nature.

• A. Only statement 1 is correct.
• B. Only statement 2 is correct.
• C. Both the statements are correct.
• D. Both the statements are incorrect.

Answer 1

The correct option is C Both the statements are correct.

Skeletal muscles are mostly attached to bones. They help in body movement. These muscles show alternate light and dark bands or striations under the microscope. Hence, they are also called striated muscles. These muscles can be controlled by our conscious will and are called voluntary muscles. These muscles are found in the limbs, body walls, tongue, etc.