precentral cortex
[/priːˈsentrəl ˈkɔːrteks/]
nounpl: precentral cortices
córtex pré-central
1. The region of the cerebral cortex located immediately anterior to the central sulcus, containing the primary motor cortex (Brodmann area 4) and the supplementary motor area (Brodmann area 6)
The precentral cortex is responsible for controlling voluntary movements across the contralateral side of the body.
O córtex pré-central é responsável pelo controle dos movimentos voluntários do lado contralateral do corpo.
2. The motor control region of the frontal lobe where electrical stimulation produces movement in specific body parts
Damage to the precentral cortex can result in motor deficits or paralysis.
Danos ao córtex pré-central podem resultar em déficits motores ou paralisia.
The precentral cortex is a fundamental concept in neuroscience and neurology education across both Brazil and Portugal. It is primarily used in medical, neurological, and research contexts. The term reflects the standardized anatomical nomenclature used in international medical education and clinical practice.
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