Somatic Motor Neurons

 upper motor neurons project from the

brain to the spinal cord

 lower motor neurons (LMNs) project

from the spinal cord to the target
muscle

 these two neurons make up the direct

motor pathways
Innervation to Skeletal Muscles

 alpha motor
neurons innervate
extrafusal muscle
fibres (main muscle)

 gamma motor
neurons innervate
intrafusal muscle
fibres (muscle
spindle)
General Reflex Arc
Stretch / Deep Tendon Reflex
Flexor / Withdrawl Reflex
Crossed Extensor Reflex
Tendon Reflex