cortical motor areas Flashcards
1
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location of primary motor cortex
A
precentral gyrus
2
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controls precise, voluntary movements; mostly contralateral control
A
primary motor cortex
3
Q
location of premotor cortex
A
anterior to primary motor cortex, lateral surface
4
Q
prepare for movement, especially complex actions involving multiple joints
A
premotor cortex
5
Q
location of supplementary motor cortex
A
anterior to primary motor cortex, medial surface
6
Q
active before initiating movements; essential for movement sequences
A
supplementary motor cortex
