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yes and no, the diaphragm is a smooth muscle that you can consciously control to breathe, but if you are asleep or pass out your body will unconsciously take over and start breathing for you.
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Is a skeletal muscle a voluntary muscle?
Almost all skeletal muscles are voluntary. But respiratory muscles, diaphragm and intercostal, are not completely voluntary.
The only muscle that possesses both voluntary and involuntary abilities are?
The Diaphragm
What types of muscle are under voluntary control?
Skeletal muscles, like biceps, are under voluntary control. Smooth muscle, like the diaphragm, and cardiac muscle are involuntary. Thanks for using Answers.com!
How are diaphragm muscle both voluntary and involuntary?
It is an involuntary muscle. You do not have to think about breathing, it's automatic.
What type of muscle tissue is diaphragm?
These include the skeletal muscles which are under voluntary control and are made of striated muscle tissue, the visceral muscles which are under involuntary control and are made of smooth muscle tissue, and cardiac muscle tissue which is found only in the heart. Cardiac muscle tissue has properties in common with each of the other two types. Sierra Q
What is the human diaphragm made out of?
The diaphragm is not made out of bone, but the diaphragm is a muscle.
Muscle separating the chest and abdomen?
the diaphragm is the muscle separating the chest and the abdomen
Is the diaphragm muscle?
the diaphragm is a muscle (very essential for breathing)
Is the diaphragm a muscle?
the diaphragm is a muscle (very essential for breathing)
Is skeletal muscle Involuntary?
The skeletal muscle is voluntary. Voluntary muscles are the muscles that you have the ability to control. This includes moving your arm, chewing, or moving your legs. Involuntary muscles are muscles you have no control over. A good example of that would be smooth muscles that help with digestion.
Is the neck a voluntary or involuntary muscle?
neck muscle is voluntary muscle i think this is correct
What is the dome-shaped muscle that aids in breathing?
The muscle you are referring to is the diaphragm. It also separates the thoracic cavity from the abdominopelvic cavity.
