Voluntary Muscle

B2 8+

Pronunciation: /ˈvɑləntɛri ˈmʌsəl/

Definitions of voluntary muscle

noun a type of muscle that is under conscious control

Example Sentences

A1 Voluntary muscle is a type of muscle that you can control consciously.

A2 When you lift weights, you are using your voluntary muscles.

B1 Regular exercise can help strengthen voluntary muscles.

B2 Athletes have well-developed voluntary muscles due to their training regimen.

C1 Physical therapists often work with patients to improve the function of their voluntary muscles.

C2 Understanding the anatomy of voluntary muscles is crucial for medical professionals.

adjective describing the type of muscle as voluntary

Example Sentences

A1 I can move my arm because of my voluntary muscles.

A2 Voluntary muscle movements are controlled by the brain.

B1 Regular exercise helps strengthen voluntary muscles.

B2 Athletes have well-developed voluntary muscles due to training.

C1 Physical therapists work on improving voluntary muscle function in patients.

C2 The intricate coordination of voluntary muscle movements is fascinating to study.

Examples of voluntary muscle in a Sentence

formal Voluntary muscles are muscles that are under conscious control.

informal You can flex your voluntary muscles whenever you want.

slang I've been hitting the gym to work on my voluntary muscles.

figurative Exercising your voluntary muscles of self-control is important for personal growth.

Grammatical Forms of voluntary muscle

plural

voluntary muscles

comparative

more voluntary

superlative

most voluntary

present tense

voluntary muscle

future tense

will be voluntary muscle

perfect tense

has been voluntary muscle

continuous tense

is being voluntary muscle

singular

voluntary muscle

positive degree

voluntary muscle

infinitive

to be a voluntary muscle

gerund

voluntarily muscling

participle

voluntarily muscled

Origin and Evolution of voluntary muscle

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The term 'voluntary muscle' originated from the Latin word 'voluntarius' meaning 'of one's free will' and the Latin word 'musculus' meaning 'little mouse' or 'muscle'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe muscles under conscious control, the term 'voluntary muscle' has evolved to refer to skeletal muscles that are consciously controlled by the brain and nervous system.