key term - Motor Cortex

Definition

The motor cortex is part of the cerebral cortex involved in planning, control, and execution of voluntary movements.

Related terms

Precentral Gyrus: This is an area on frontal lobe where primary motor cortex is located responsible for executing voluntary movements.

Basal Ganglia:

A group of structures linked to the thalamus in base of brain involved in coordination of movement.

Cerebellum:

Part at backside of brain responsible for fine-tuning motor activities based on sensory information.