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The precentral gyrus, also referred to as the "motor strip," contains neurons that project to muscles to execute movement of body parts. Different areas of the motor strip contain neurons that execute movements of different body parts, e.g. legs, arms, lips, etc., with areas of the body capable of more fine movements, e.g. fingers, being controlled in the motor strip by a greater number of neurons than are areas of the body capable only of gross movements, e.g. abdomen.
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∙ 11y agoThe precentral gyrus is in the frontal hemisphere of the cerebrum of your brain. It is the main motor center that causes your movements. A dysfunction of it can lead to involuntary or lack of movement.
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∙ 9y agoThe precentral gyrus is part of the Primary Motor Cortex. This means that it controls the body's sense of touch and body awareness.
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∙ 14y agoThe precentral gyrus is the location of the primary motor cortex, which controls voluntary muscle movement.
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What separates the precentral and postcentral gyrus?
the central sulcus!
The precentral gyrus of this cerebral lobe is the major motor cortex?
frontal lobe
What is the name of the specialized motor speech area that is located at the base of the precentral gyrus?
broca area
Where is located the primary motor cortex?
The primary motor cortex is located in the precentral gyrus of the the frontal lobe of the cerebrum.
What is a specialized motor speech area located at the base of the of the precentral gyrus called?
No, the motor speech area is called Broca's area.
What is found on the precentral gyrus?
The precentral gyrus of the frontal lobe is the amount of brain tissue that corresponds to a function of a particular body part.
What is the function of the Pre Central gyrus?
The precentral gyrus is the posterior convolution of the frontal lobe. The function is to control voluntary muscle movements in the body.
What is theprecentral gyrus?
The precentral gyrus is in the cerebrum and can be found in the frontal lob of the forebrain. Its function is to begin pyramidal nerve tracts.
What gyrus lies directly posterior to the precentral gyrus?
The post central gyrus lies directly posterior to the precentral gyrus. Both of these gyrus are located in the brain and are also almost parallel to one another.
The primary somatosensory area of the cerebral hemisphere is found in the precentral gyrus. true or false?
no the precentral gyrus is the primarymotor area and postcentral gyrus is the sensory area
What separates the precentral and postcentral gyrus?
the central sulcus!
Is the primary motor cortex the surface of the precentral gyrus?
Yes :)
The precentral gyrus of this cerebral lobe is the major motor cortex?
frontal lobe
What brain structure that is responsible for balance posture and muscle tone?
precentral gyrus and the cerebellum
Which body part controls the movemnt of muscles?
For the most part the precentral gyrus of the frontal lobe.
What is the name of the specialized motor speech area that is located at the base of the precentral gyrus?
broca area
Where is located the primary motor cortex?
The primary motor cortex is located in the precentral gyrus of the the frontal lobe of the cerebrum.
