What does involuntary mean in muscles?

involuntary refers to movements that occur without your awareness. These movements are not voluntary because the nerves that control them are not under your conscious control. These movements are generally associated with nerves that control muscles that are closer to the brain (more distal). If you develop an injury to these nerves, you may lose control over them. In this case, your muscles can still move, but you may not be aware of them.

What does involuntary mean in English?

involuntary refers to a muscle contraction that takes place without your conscious involvement. It can be a movement of the eyes or limbs. To learn more, refer to the section on Nerve Stimulation below.

What does involuntary mean in Spanish?

Involuntary muscles are those that you cannot control. There are many of them and most of them are located in the body. Some examples are: the heart, the lungs, the digestive system, the glands, and the brain. If you have an injury that affects the control of a muscle, it can be involuntary. This can be caused by accidents or illnesses, both of which are common. You can also have a disease such as multiple sclerosis, which implies the loss of control of voluntary muscles

What does involuntary mean in English slang?

Involuntary muscles are the ones that you cannot control. There are two types of involuntary muscles: skeletal muscles and smooth muscles. Both forms of involuntary muscles are often associated with movement. For instance, when you move your arm, those movements are controlled by skeletal muscles. In order for you to move your arm, you need to contract the muscles surrounding your shoulder — the biceps or the triceps.

What does involuntary mean in a sentence?

If a muscle is said to twitch involuntarily, it means that it is contracting without the direct control of your brain. There could be an underlying nervous system problem causing the muscle to contract abnormally. If your muscles twitch for no apparent reason, you should see a doctor to rule out any serious conditions.