The muscle which is under the voluntary control of the somatic nervous system is ____________
A
Cardiac muscle
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B
Smooth muscle
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C
Skeletal Muscle
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D
Involuntary muscle
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Solution
The correct option is C
Skeletal Muscle
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.The striated muscle is also known as the skeletal muscle, because it is attached mainly to the bones and skin, and is responsible for the mobility of the body and limbs.