skeletal muscle

noun

: striated muscle that is usually attached to the skeleton and is usually under voluntary control

Examples of skeletal muscle in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Her father, Steve Apa, told the New York Times that the cause was rhabdomyolysis, also known as rhabdo, a rare condition in which skeletal muscle breaks down and dies quickly, poisoning the body. — Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2026

Drugs such as Ozempic and Zepbound have been shown to improve blood sugar, blood pressure and cardiovascular risk, but they’re also linked to loss of both fat and lean mass, including skeletal muscles. — NBC news, 4 Nov. 2026

Most of the creatine in our bodies — about 95% — is stored in our skeletal muscles, with a smaller amount stored in the brain, heart and other tissues. — Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026

Using this strategy, our team found that skeletal muscle memory accelerates muscle growth. — Diego Hernandez-Saavedra, The Conversation, 7 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1877, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for skeletal muscle

• bustle
• hustle
• mussel
• russel
• rustle
• trussell
• tussle
• mofussil

Medical Definition

skeletal muscle

noun

: striated muscle that is usually attached to the skeleton and is usually under voluntary control

also : a muscle composed of skeletal muscle