PHYS Neural Integrations & Connections

Question 1

Function of the Pre-Motor Area

Answer 1

Receives sensory info to plan movement in external environment.

Question 2

Function of the Primary Motor Cortex

Answer 2

Responsible for skeletal muscle contraction - extremely active during the execution of movements.

Question 3

Function of the Supplementary Motor Area

Answer 3

Plans & learns from motor actions - especially guided from memory (e.g., typing, piano, gaming).

Question 4

Function of the Pre-SMA

Answer 4

Acquiring new motor sequences.