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Striated Muscle (Noun)

A muscle that is connected at either or both ends to a bone and so move parts of the skeleton; a muscle that is characterized by transverse stripes.

Nouns denoting body parts.

Striated muscle is under conscious control and allows for precise and voluntary movement of the body's skeletal framework.
The distinct structure of striated muscle allows it to contract rapidly and generate a great deal of power in a short amount of time.
Voluntary movements such as walking, writing, and talking rely on the contraction of striated muscle fibers.
Skeletal muscles, also known as striated muscles, are the banded muscles used to move the skeleton.
Striated muscle fibers can stretch and move without tearing, allowing for the broad range of motion that most healthy individuals take for granted.