alpha motor neurons

GPTKB entity

Statements (23)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf motor neuron
gptkbp:associatedWith amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
spinal muscular atrophy
gptkbp:axon_projection peripheral nerves
gptkbp:axon_type large diameter, myelinated
gptkbp:cell_body_location ventral horn of spinal cord
gptkbp:effect_of_lesion hypotonia
muscle atrophy
muscle weakness
fasciculations
areflexia
gptkbp:function innervate extrafusal muscle fibers
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label alpha motor neurons
gptkbp:location anterior horn of spinal cord
gptkbp:neurotransmitter gptkb:acetylcholine
gptkbp:receivesInputFrom upper motor neurons
sensory neurons
interneurons
gptkbp:role initiate muscle contraction
gptkbp:synapse neuromuscular junction
gptkbp:target gptkb:skeletal_muscle
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:ventral_horn
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6