Unit 3 (Localisation) - Voluntary Movements

Question 1

Primary Motor Cortex

Answer 1

A ‘band’ in each hemisphere at the back of the frontal lobe - begins voluntary movement process

Question 2

Basal Ganglia

Answer 2

Responsible for initiating and regulating movement

Question 3

Cerebellum

Answer 3

Also called the ‘little brain” & located in hindbrain - responsible for movement, coordination and balance