Term ID: T3707

Motor Cortex

/motor-cortex/
The brain region responsible for planning, controlling, and executing voluntary motor movements throughout the body.
Example: Primary motor cortex areas that send signals to specific muscle groups to coordinate walking, speaking, or writing.

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Reference: Penfield & Boldrey (1937)