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“The terminal path may, to distinguish it from internuncial common paths, be called the final common path. The motor nerve to a muscle is a collection of such final common paths.” quote by Charles Scott Sherrington
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“The terminal path may, to distinguish it from internuncial common paths, be called the final common path. The motor nerve to a muscle is a collection of such final common paths.”

Charles Scott Sherrington

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Source Textbook: Neuroscience, 1906

The final common path is the motor nerve route that converges onto a muscle, distinguishing it from other neural pathways.

In simple terms: Motor nerve converges on muscle.

Key Takeaway

Understand motor control basics.

Themes

neuroscience physiology motor control

Mood

technical precise

Type

academic professional

When to use this quote

  • medical education
  • physiotherapy
  • research labs

Key Concepts

anatomy signal transmission muscle activation

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does this concept aid clinical diagnosis?
  • What are alternative pathways?
A Different Perspective

Complexity oversimplified.

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