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Somatic Nervous System

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

The somatic nervous system is a part of the peripheral nervous system that controls voluntary movements of skeletal muscles.

AP course connection

Topic 2.3: 2.3 Overview of the Nervous System and the Neuron

Unit 2
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