What is another word for motor neuron?
Pronunciation: [mˈə͡ʊtə njˈuːɹɒn] (IPA) 
Motor neuron is a term that refers to a type of nerve cell that is responsible for transmitting signals from the central nervous system to muscles and glands. There are several different synonyms for the term "motor neuron," including efferent neuron, motor nerve cell, and motor axon. Efferent neuron is perhaps the most commonly used synonym and refers to the fact that motor neurons transmit signals away from the central nervous system. Motor nerve cell is another term that may be used interchangeably with motor neuron, as both refer to the same type of nerve cell. Lastly, motor axon refers to the long extension of a motor neuron that transmits electrical signals to muscle fibers.
