Motor Cortex
Definition
The motor cortex is part of the cerebral cortex involved in planning, control, and execution of voluntary movements.
Analogy
Consider your motor cortex like a puppeteer controlling marionettes. It sends out signals (like pulling on strings) to different parts of your body telling them when to move and how much force to use.
Related terms
Precentral Gyrus: This is an area on frontal lobe where primary motor cortex is located responsible for executing voluntary movements.
Basal Ganglia: A group of structures linked to the thalamus in base of brain involved in coordination of movement.
Cerebellum: Part at backside of brain responsible for fine-tuning motor activities based on sensory information.
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- If I were to stimulate your motor cortex, what would your most likely response be?
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