Motor circuits and control

Question 1

General purpose and location of Local circuit neurons wrt motor functioning

Answer 1

Location: Spinal cord and brainstem
Function: Sonsorimotor integration and central pattern recognition

Question 2

General purpose and location of motor neuron pools wrt motor functioning

Answer 2

Location: Brainstem and spinal cord
Function: Signal to skeletal muscle

Question 3

General purpose and location of the brainstem centers wrt motor functioning

Answer 3

Location: Brainstem
Function: Rhythmic, stereotyped movements and postural control

Question 4

General purpose of the cerebellum wrt motor functioning

Answer 4

Coordination and correction of ongoing movement

Question 5

General purpose of the basal ganglia wrt motor functioning

Answer 5

Initiation of intended movement and suppression of unwanted movement