Lower motor neuron

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-006787",
  "term": "Lower motor neuron",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A motor neuron that originates in the spinal cord or brainstem and directly innervates skeletal muscle fibers. These neurons transmit signals from the central nervous system to the muscles, initiating muscle contraction. Damage to lower motor neurons can result in muscle weakness, atrophy, and fasciculations.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "upper motor neuron"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2015, 87, 841. 'IUPAC Glossary of terms used in neurotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2015)' on page 878 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-0103)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/lower-motor-neuron/"
}