Voluntary functions
Voluntary functions are movements that are performed under a person's conscious control. An example of this type of function is moving the hand to scratch an itch or to pick up a piece of paper.
| By | Healthwise Staff |
| Primary Medical Reviewer | William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine |
| Primary Medical Reviewer | Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine |
| Specialist Medical Reviewer | H. Michael O'Connor, MD - Emergency Medicine |
| Specialist Medical Reviewer | Steven L. Schneider, MD - Family Medicine |
| Last Revised | October 12, 2009 |
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