The motor cortex is a region of the cerebral cortex involved in the planning, control, and execution of voluntary movements. It is divided into several areas, each responsible for different aspects of motor function, including the primary motor cortex, premotor cortex, and supplementary motor area.

Motor Cortex

motor cortex

The cerebral cortex is the outermost layer of the brain, responsible for complex functions such as perception, thought, and decision-making. It is divided into four lobes, each associated with different cognitive processes, and is crucial for integrating sensory information and executing voluntary movements.

cerebral cortex

Planning of voluntary movements

Control of voluntary movements

execution of voluntary movements

Areas of motor function

primary motor cortex

premotor cortex

supplementary motor area

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