neural control of locomotion

Neural control of locomotion involves the brain and spinal cord coordinating muscle activity to produce movement like walking. The brain plans movement and sends signals through the spinal cord to muscles, while sensory feedback from muscles and joints helps adjust actions for smooth, balanced motion. Specialized nerve circuits, called central pattern generators, can produce rhythmic patterns of activity needed for walking even without brain input. This integrated system ensures that movements are coordinated, adaptable, and responsive to changes in terrain or balance, enabling efficient and controlled locomotion.