Differentiate between Voluntary and involuntary muscles …

Long, cylindrical and unbranched shaped muscles.

Small and spindle-shaped muscles.

These muscles are multinucleated.

These muscles are uni nucleated.

Found attached to bones.

Found in the walls of internal organs.

High energy requirement.

Low energy requirement.

Presence of the nucleus at the rim.

Presence of the nucleus at the center.

Has a thick Sarcolemma

Has a thin Sarcolemma

Actions are mainly under the control of the somatic nervous system.

Actions are mainly under the control of the Autonomic nervous system.

Powerful and rapid contractions.

Rhythmic and slow contractions.

Require high energy.

Require low energy.

Get tired and need rest at regular intervals.

Do not get tired and can work continuously.

These muscles are under the control of our will.

These muscles not under the control of our will.

Involved in the movement of body parts and the locomotion of the body.

Involved in the internal movements of the organs, aiding the passage of fluids and food in the digestive system.

Diaphragm, pharynx, abdominal wall tongue, middle ear muscles, muscles under the skin are few examples of Voluntary Muscles

Urogenital tracts, alimentary tracts, respiratory tracts, ducts of glands, blood vessels, are few examples of Involuntary Muscles