Nervous System

Peripheral Nervous System: Somatic Nervous System

What are the components of the peripheral nervous system?

The cranial and spinal nerves constitute the somatic peripheral nervous system. These nerves connect the brain and spinal cord to peripheral structures such as the skin surface and the skeletal muscles.

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