Gamma motoneuron

Gamma motor neurons, or gamma neurons (γ motor neurons), are neurons in the anterior horn (or anterior root) of the spinal cord. They innervate the intrafusal fibers of skeletal muscles, that is, those fibers that are inside the muscle and are responsible for its contraction and relaxation.

Gamma motor neurons are part of the so-called spinal cord gamma system (or gamma network), which includes many neurons located in different parts of the spinal cord and responsible for different functions.

One of the functions of gamma neurons is to regulate the strength and speed of muscle contraction. When a muscle contracts, the gamma neuron sends signals that influence the activity of intrafusal fibers. This allows the muscle to contract faster or slower, depending on need.

In addition, gamma neurons are involved in regulating body balance and motor coordination. They also play an important role in regulating pain and sensitivity to touch.

Overall, gamma motor neurons are a complex and important neuronal system in the human body that is responsible for a variety of functions related to movement, balance, and sensation.

Gamma motor neurovation Gamma motor neurons are motor neurons that are located in the anterior horns of the spinal cord. These neurons receive input from proprioceptive receptors such as ligaments, fascia, and tendons and are responsible for muscle relaxation and contraction, controlling muscle tone.

After the gamma motor neuron receives a signal from the proprioceptor, it produces an output signal through its axons to the muscle. This output signal is called an *action potential*, which causes the current in the motor neuron and its connection to the muscle receptor to increase or decrease in response to changes in body position.

Thus, gamma motor neurons are entrusted with an important role in controlling muscle tone and maintaining body balance. For example, they are involved in such important functions as the ability to balance, coordinate movements and stability in different parts of the body. When the functions of the gamma neuron are impaired, motor coordination is disrupted, various movement disorders and posture disorders occur.

Research shows that pathological processes such as disease or injury can lead to changes in gamma motor neuron activity, leading to impaired muscle tone, decreased strength and balance problems.

It should be noted that gamma sensory neurons are subject to numerous factors, such as environment, age, and genetic factors, which contribute to their vulnerability and vulnerability. Therefore, the study of the physiological mechanisms of interaction between gamma nerve signals in the nervous system plays an important role in understanding and treating pathologies associated with motor coordination and balance in the body.