The upper motor neurons that control skeletal muscles begin with a soma in the __________.
A)posterior horn of the spinal cord
B)anterior horn of the spinal cord
C)motor association cortex of the cerebrum
D)postcentral gyrus of the cerebrum
E)precentral gyrus of the cerebrum

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The precentral gyrus of the cerebrum, also known as the primary motor cortex, is responsible for controlling voluntary muscle movements. The upper motor neurons that control skeletal muscles begin with a soma in the precentral gyrus.

The Upper Motor Neurons That Control Skeletal Muscles Begin with a Soma