Skeletal muscle is a type of muscle tissue that is named for its location – it is attached to bones via tendons. It functions in movement, as skeletal muscle contraction results in force being transferred to bones. It is striated in appearance due to the fibers (cells) containing alternating light and dark bands (striations) that are perpendicular to the long axes of the fibers. Skeletal muscle tissue can be made to contract or relax by voluntary control.
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