Answer» ANSWER :- The characteristics of Skeletal Muscles are as follows :- - Skeletal muscles are attached to the bones by the help of "Tendons".
- Skeletal muscles help in the movements of the parts of the Skeletal system.
- Skeletal muscles come under the category of VOLUNTARY muscles i.e. their movements can be CONTROLLED according to the will of the organism.
- Skeletal muscles are innervated by the voluntary NERVOUS system.
- On being observed under a light microscope, skeletal muscles EXHIBIT transverse stripes.
- Skeletal muscles are designated as "Striated muscles".
- Skeletal muscles play a very important role in the facilitation of locomotion of the organism.
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