What is voluntary and involuntary difference
Voluntary Muscles
Involuntary Muscles
Long, cylindrical and unbranched shaped muscles. | Small and spindle-shaped muscles |
Found attached to bones. | Found in the walls of internal organs. |
High energy requirement. | Low energy requirement. |
Actions are mainly under the control of the somatic nervous system. | Actions are mainly under the control of the Autonomic nervous system. |
Powerful and rapid contractions. | Rhythmic and slow contractions. |
Require high energy. | Require low energy. |
Get tired and need rest at regular intervals. | Do not get tired and can work continuously. |
These muscles are under the control of our will. | These muscles not under the control of our will. |
Involved in the movement of body parts and the locomotion of the body. | Involved in the internal movements of the organs, aiding the passage of fluids and food in the digestive system. |
Diaphragm, pharynx, abdominal wall tongue, middle ear muscles, muscles under the skin are few examples of Voluntary Muscles | Urogenital tracts, alimentary tracts, respiratory tracts, ducts of glands, blood vessels, are few examples of Involuntary Muscles |