somatic nervous system
US /soʊˈmætɪk ˈnɜːrvəs ˈsɪstəm/
UK /soʊˈmætɪk ˈnɜːrvəs ˈsɪstəm/
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sistema nervoso somatico
the part of the peripheral nervous system associated with the voluntary control of body movements via skeletal muscles and with the reception of external stimuli, which allows for conscious perception of the environment
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The somatic nervous system controls voluntary movements like walking and lifting.
Il sistema nervoso somatico controlla i movimenti volontari come camminare e sollevare.
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Sensory information from the skin and muscles is transmitted through the somatic nervous system.
Le informazioni sensoriali dalla pelle e dai muscoli vengono trasmesse attraverso il sistema nervoso somatico.