Red nucleus

Definition

The red nucleus is a structure located in the midbrain that plays a crucial role in motor coordination. It receives and processes signals from the cerebral cortex and cerebellum to facilitate smooth, coordinated movements.

Related terms

Motor Coordination: The organized pattern of muscle activities guided by the nervous system that results in smooth, purposeful movements.

Cerebral Cortex:

The outer layer of neural tissue of the cerebrum in the brain, playing a key role in memory, attention, perception, cognition, awareness, thought, language, and consciousness.

Cerebellum:

A part of the brain at the back of the skull in vertebrates, which coordinates and regulates muscular activity for fine motor control and balance