The Signals for Voluntary Muscle Movements Originate in the Somatosensory

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The signals for voluntary muscle movements originate in the somatosensory cortex on the frontal lobe.

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Definitions:

Neurons

Cells in the nervous system specialized for the transmission of information via chemical and electrical signals.

Occipital

Pertaining to the occipital lobe, a region of the brain located at the back of the head that is responsible for processing visual information.

Cerebral Cortex

The brain's outermost layer responsible for higher-order brain functions such as sensory perception, cognition, and motor control.

Facial Muscle Movements

Contractions and relaxations of muscles in the face, responsible for creating facial expressions.