14. Motor Areas of Cerebral Cortex

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Where is the primary motor cortex located?

Precentral gyrus

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In which cerebral lobe is the precentral gyrus located?

Frontal lobe

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What is the map of the precentral gyrus called?

Motor homunculus

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What neurons does the motor homunculus control?

Upper motor neurons

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What is the function of the premotor cortex?

Planning, coordination of movements

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Where does the premotor cortex send instructions?

Primary motor cortex

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What movements are controlled by the frontal eye field?

Voluntary scanning movements

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What type of vision is coordinated by the frontal eye field?

Binocular vision

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How does the frontal eye field coordinate the eyes?

Controls two eyes, gives one image