Which type of muscles are responsible for voluntary movements?

Skeletal muscles are responsible for voluntary movements because they are under conscious control. This means that you can decide when to use them to perform actions such as walking, lifting, or any other movement that requires deliberate effort. Skeletal muscles are attached to bones through tendons, and their striated appearance under a microscope indicates their organized structure, which is essential for their function in movement.

In contrast, smooth muscles, which are found in the walls of internal organs and blood vessels, operate involuntarily and are not under conscious control. Cardiac muscles, found in the heart, also function involuntarily, coordinating heartbeats without requiring conscious thought. Nonstriated muscles, which often refer to smooth muscles, lack the striped appearance that skeletal muscles exhibit and further emphasize the difference in control and function between these types of muscles.