voluntary muscle

noun

: muscle (such as most striated muscle) under voluntary control

Examples of voluntary muscle in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The website states that the neurological disorder affects motor neurons, the nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord that control voluntary muscle movement and breathing. —Chris Sims, The Indianapolis Star, 9 July 2024

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disease that directly affects communication between nerves and voluntary muscles, particularly those that impact the eyes, mouth, throat, and limbs. —Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 5 Apr. 2024

In fact, static stretching has been found to reduce your maximum voluntary muscle strength and power, which is why most trainers program dynamic stretching prior to an athletic activity, adds Chellsen. —Andi Breitowich, Women's Health, 15 May 2023

Now he is diagnosed with A.L.S., a neurodegenerative disease also known as Lou Gehrig’s that attacks the motor neurons in the brain and spinal cord, causing patients to lose control of their voluntary muscles. —Christopher Maag, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2023

Word History

First Known Use

1788, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

voluntary muscle

noun

: muscle (as most striated muscle) that is under voluntary control

Medical Definition

voluntary muscle

noun

: muscle (as most striated muscle) under voluntary control