alpha motor neuron

GPTKB entity

Statements (23)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf neurons
motor neuron
gptkbp:alternativeName lower motor neuron
gptkbp:associatedWith amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
spinal muscular atrophy
gptkbp:axonType large myelinated axon
gptkbp:cellBodyLocation anterior horn of spinal cord
gptkbp:efferentOrAfferent efferent
gptkbp:foundIn gptkb:spinal_cord
brainstem
gptkbp:function innervate extrafusal muscle fibers
control voluntary muscle contraction
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label alpha motor neuron
gptkbp:neurotransmitter gptkb:acetylcholine
gptkbp:notableProject peripheral nervous system
gptkbp:originatedIn ventral horn of spinal cord
gptkbp:receivesInputFrom interneuron
sensory neuron
upper motor neuron
gptkbp:synapseType neuromuscular junction
gptkbp:target gptkb:skeletal_muscle
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Golgi_tendon_organ
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7