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ShareSkeletal muscle is a type of striated muscle, attached to the skeleton.
Skeletal muscles are used to facilitate movement, by applying force to bones and joints; via contraction.
They generally contract voluntarily (via nerve stimulation), although they can contract involuntarily.
For more information about the topic Skeletal muscle, read the full article at Wikipedia.org, or see the following related articles:
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Editor's Note: This article is not intended to provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.
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