The Primary Function of the Ventromedial Pathways Is on the Muscles

question 148

Multiple Choice

The primary function of the ventromedial pathways is on the muscles of the

• A)knee, ankle, and foot.
• B)stomach, back, and buttocks.
• C)trunk, neck, and proximal portions of the limb.
• D)fingers, wrists, and toes.
• E)ears, eyes, and mouth.

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Definitions:

Motor Cortex

The segment of the cerebral cortex dedicated to the planning, management, and execution of voluntary movements.

Brain Tissue

The biological material that makes up the brain, consisting of neurons, which transmit information, and glial cells, that provide support and insulation among neurons.

Association Areas

Regions of the cerebral cortex that combine sensory and motor information to perform complex cognitive tasks.

Corpus Callosum

A broad band of nerve fibers joining the two hemispheres of the brain, facilitating communication and coordination between them.