The somatic nervous system describes a broad range and distribution of neurones which are involved with the innervation of skeletal muscle, connective tissue and skin. A general theme of the somatic nervous system is interaction with the environment. On the whole, its activity is under voluntary, i.e. conscious, control or modulation.
The somatic nervous system has both motor and sensory divisions:
The somatic nervous system must be contrasted with the autonomic nervous system.
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