What type of muscle can be consciously controlled?

The correct answer is voluntary muscle, which refers to muscles that are under conscious control, allowing individuals to move or contract them intentionally. This type of muscle is primarily responsible for the movements of the body and is essential for tasks that require precise movement such as writing, playing an instrument, or lifting objects.

Skeletal muscle, while typically considered synonymous with voluntary muscle due to its ability to be controlled consciously, specifically refers to a subtype, as it is the muscle type that attaches to bones and facilitates movement at joints. However, in the context of the question, voluntary muscle encompasses all muscles that can be controlled consciously, while skeletal muscle is a specific example of that category.