Motor cortex

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-007597",
  "term": "Motor cortex",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A region of the cerebral cortex located in the frontal lobe, primarily responsible for planning, controlling, and executing voluntary movements. It sends signals down the spinal cord to activate motor neurons, initiating muscle contractions. Damage to the motor cortex can result in paralysis or impaired motor function.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "frontal lobe",
    "motor activity"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2015, 87, 841. 'IUPAC Glossary of terms used in neurotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2015)' on page 883 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-0103)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/motor-cortex/"
}