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Muscle Nerve

The muscle-nerve connection involves signals passing between nerves and muscles to enable movement. Nerves send electrical impulses to muscles through specialized fibers called motor neurons. When these signals reach a muscle, they trigger a response that causes the muscle fibers to contract or relax. This process allows for voluntary actions like walking or lifting, and involuntary actions like blinking. The process is highly coordinated, with nerves and muscles working together to produce smooth, controlled movements. Disruptions in this communication can lead to weakness or paralysis, highlighting the crucial relationship between the nervous system and muscular function.