Another name for skeletal muscle is skeletal striated muscle or striated voluntary muscle.
Skeletal muscle, a key component of the muscular system, is responsible for movement. It's also known by other terms that highlight its structure and function.
Skeletal Muscle Synonyms
| Term | Description |
|---|---|
| Skeletal Striated Muscle | Emphasizes the striped (striated) appearance of the muscle tissue under a microscope. |
| Striated Voluntary Muscle | Highlights both the striped appearance and the fact that its movement is consciously controlled. |
The Wikipedia entry for Skeletal muscle lists "Skeletal striated muscle" and "striated voluntary muscle" as synonyms, highlighting its structural and functional characteristics. The Latin term is muscularis skeletalis.
