Action Flashcards
1
Q
The motor system has a ___ structure
A
Hierarchal
2
Q
What is located at the base of the motor system hierarcby
A
Spinal cord
3
Q
What is the point of contact between the neurological system and the muscles?
A
Axons from the spinal cord
4
Q
What do cortical regions aid with in the motor system hierarchy?
A
Converting abstract intentions and goals into patterns of movement
5
Q
How do a persons prior experiences, current goals and perceptions get designed into an action?
A
The main motor cortex and brainstem work with the cerebellum and basal ganglia to translate patterns into commands for the muscles
6
Q
What are effectors?
A
Moving parts of the body
7
Q
What are distal effectors?
A
Effectors located far from the centre of the body
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