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Definition of Skeletal muscle
Medically reviewed by Min Clinic Staff | Updated: January 2026
Skeletal muscle: Along with smooth and cardiac muscle, one of the types of muscle tissue in the body. Skeletal muscle represents the majority of muscle tissue. It is the type of muscle that powers movement of the skeleton, as in walking and lifting.