Questions: Which of the following muscle types is found attached to bones? (A) Cardiac (B) Smooth (C) Epithelial (D) Skeletal

Which of the following muscle types is found attached to bones?
(A) Cardiac
(B) Smooth
(C) Epithelial
(D) Skeletal
Transcript text: Which of the following muscle types is found attached to bones? (A) Cardiac (B) Smooth (C) Epithelial (D) Skeletal
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The answer is (D): Skeletal.

Explanation for each option: (A) Cardiac: Cardiac muscle is found in the heart and is responsible for pumping blood throughout the body. It is not attached to bones. (B) Smooth: Smooth muscle is found in the walls of internal organs such as the stomach, intestines, and blood vessels. It is not attached to bones. (C) Epithelial: Epithelial tissue is not a type of muscle. It forms the lining of surfaces and cavities in the body, such as the skin and the lining of the digestive tract. (D) Skeletal: Skeletal muscle is attached to bones and is responsible for voluntary movements of the body. It is the type of muscle that allows us to perform actions like walking, lifting, and running.

Summary: Skeletal muscle is the type of muscle found attached to bones, enabling voluntary movements.

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