general somatic efferents


The term general somatic efferents (GSE) refers to the peripheral processes of motoneurons that project via cranial nerves ( the oculomotor nerve, the trochlear nerve, the abducens nerve, and the hypoglossal nerve) or via ventral roots of the spinal cord to provide motor innervation of the skeletal, volitional muscles.


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