somatic nervous system

GPTKB entity

Statements (16)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf nervous system division
gptkbp:contains afferent nerves
efferent nerves
gptkbp:contrastsWith autonomic nervous system
gptkbp:controls voluntary movements
gptkbp:discoveredBy gptkb:Charles_Sherrington
gptkbp:function conscious control of body movements
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label somatic nervous system
gptkbp:includes gptkb:spinal_nerves
gptkb:nervous_system
gptkbp:innervates skeletal muscles
gptkbp:neurotransmitter gptkb:acetylcholine
gptkbp:partOf peripheral nervous system
gptkbp:transmittedBy sensory information to central nervous system
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Peripheral_nervous_system
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5