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Motor strip

British pronunciation/mˈəʊtə stɹˈɪp/
American pronunciation/mˈoʊɾɚ stɹˈɪp/
Motor strip
[NOUN]
1

a region of the brain located in the frontal lobe that is responsible for controlling voluntary movement of muscles throughout the body

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What is "motor strip"?

The motor strip, also known as the primary motor cortex, is a body part located in the brain. It plays a crucial role in voluntary motor control, coordinating the movement of different body parts. The motor strip contains specialized nerve cells that send signals to the muscles, enabling precise and coordinated movements. It is involved in activities such as walking, writing, and speaking, and contributes to the execution of both simple and complex motor tasks.

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1The third region is the sensory motor strip where they were tracking their body sensations.
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