Precentral gyrus of the frontal cortex

Definition

The precentral gyrus of the frontal cortex is a prominent structure in the brain's frontal lobe, directly involved in controlling voluntary movements. It contains the primary motor cortex, which maps out areas corresponding to different parts of the body for motor functions.

Related terms

Motor Cortex:

The region of the cerebral cortex involved in planning, controlling, and executing voluntary movements.

Frontal Lobe:

One of the four major divisions of the cerebral cortex, responsible for decision making, problem solving, and controlling behavior.

Central Sulcus: A fold in the cerebral cortex that separates the frontal lobe from the parietal lobe and marks the boundary between regions involved in motor functions (anteriorly) and sensory functions (posteriorly)