Neuromusuclar System Flashcards
1
Q
what is the neuromuscular system?
A
how the nervous system (brain, spinal cord, and nerves) and muscular system (muscles) work together to control movement
2
Q
what does the neuromuscular system do? (2)
A
- when you want to move, the brain sends a signal down the spinal cord to motor neurons, which then activate motor units in the muscle
- this impulse is sent via the cerebrum