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No, it is a reflex. More specifically it is known as a flexion reflex.
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How do muscles vary throughout the body?
Muscles vary throughout the body by voluntary and involuntary, voluntary is the muscles you can move and involuntary is the muscles you can't move.
How does voluntary action occur?
Voluntary means it's under your direct control. You think about the muscles moving and they move to do whatever you told them to do. The brain sends an electric signal to the muscle(s) and cause them to move.
If you have a break in the middle finger do you strap it to the index finger?
I'd strap it to the other finger (the one on the other side to the index finger) because those fingers usually move together anyway.
What would happen if a tendon was cut?
Where ever the tendon is located (example: finger) movement would not occur there (finger wouldn't be able to move)
How does the oceanic plate move?
as fast as your finger nail groesit doesnt
What is the difference between a voluntary and a involuntary muscle?
A voluntary muscle is one you must consciously choose to move, such as when pointing your finger or picking up a glass. An involuntary muscle is one that moves without you choosing to move it, such as heart muscle, and muscles involved in reflexes such as eye blinking.The difference between voluntary and involuntary muscles is (involuntary muscle)when you move without you choosing to move it and (voluntary muscle) that is when you can choose a muscle to move with.Voluntary muscles are consciously moved. Involuntary muscles are not consciously moved, smooth muscles and cardiac muscles are examples of involuntary muscles. When a muscle is both voluntary and involuntary it is considered voluntary.
What is the difference between a voluntary muscle and an involuntary muscle?
A voluntary muscle is one you must consciously choose to move, such as when pointing your finger or picking up a glass. An involuntary muscle is one that moves without you choosing to move it, such as heart muscle, and muscles involved in reflexes such as eye blinking.The difference between voluntary and involuntary muscles is (involuntary muscle)when you move without you choosing to move it and (voluntary muscle) that is when you can choose a muscle to move with.Voluntary muscles are consciously moved. Involuntary muscles are not consciously moved, smooth muscles and cardiac muscles are examples of involuntary muscles. When a muscle is both voluntary and involuntary it is considered voluntary.
What are muscles that you move by choice are called?
Voluntary muscles are the muscles that you can move by choice. Skeletal muscle is considered voluntary muscle.
Is raising your arm a voluntary or involuntary action?
voluntary, a typical person can move it at will.
Is the tongue an voluntary muscle or an involuntary?
voluntary because u can move it whenever you want
Is vastus medialis a voluntary or involuntary muscle?
Its voluntary because you choose whether you can move it
Describe different types of muscles the major muscles and how they move?
they move in different ways cardic voluntary and involuntary. they move in different ways cardic voluntary and involuntary.
Is the thigh muscle voluntary or in voluntary?
The thigh muscle is voluntary because you can move it up and down, and side to side.
Is a skeletal muscle voluntary or involuntary?
Skeletal muscles are voluntary muscles because you have the will and intention to move them. (P.S. Involuntary muscles move on their own.)
Which is the voluntary muscle?
All skeletal muscles are considered voluntary. They are the ones that you can control when you move your body.
How do flagella move?
Flagella move by flicking like little whips or by pulling themselves. Smooth flagella move by flicking and hairy flagella move by pulling.
How do muscles vary throughout the body?
Muscles vary throughout the body by voluntary and involuntary, voluntary is the muscles you can move and involuntary is the muscles you can't move.
