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The muscles with striations which help in voluntary movements of the body are known as .

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skeletal muscles
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smooth muscle
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cardiac muscle
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neural muscle
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Solution

The correct option is A skeletal muscles
The muscles with striations (formed by dark and light bands) are called striated or skeletal muscles. These muscles are attached to the bones and help in voluntary movements and also in giving shape to the body.

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