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Locomotion and Movement
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What is the nature of skeletal muscles ? Give their function.

Answer

skeletal muscles are striped in appearance and are also called as striated muscles. These are under the control of our nervous system and hence are voluntary in nature. 
The skeletal muscles are involved in locomotory actions and changes of body postures.

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