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The somatic nervous system contains efferent nerves, such as the motor neurons that control voluntary movement of muscles. For example, the efferent nerves that innervate the skeletal muscles in your arms to produce movement when you reach for something are part of the somatic efferent nerves.
Efferent refers to nerves that carry signals away from the central nervous system to the body parts, such as motor neurons that control muscle movement. An example of an efferent nerve is the sciatic nerve, which carries signals from the spinal cord to the leg muscles for movement.
The primary motor cortex, located in the frontal lobe of the brain, is responsible for controlling and directing motor activities in the body. It sends signals to the muscles to initiate movement and coordinates the execution of voluntary movements.
Yes, efferent nerve fibers are often described as motor nerve fibers. Efferent nerves carry signals away from the central nervous system to muscles and glands, controlling movement and bodily functions.
The nervous system, specifically the brain and spinal cord, directs how and when muscles move through the transmission of electrical signals called nerve impulses. These impulses travel along motor neurons from the central nervous system to the muscles, triggering muscle contraction and movement.