Modified Mastering A&P with Pearson eText -- Standalone Access Card -- for Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
Modified Mastering A&P with Pearson eText -- Standalone Access Card -- for Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134763415
Author: Elaine N. Marieb, Katja Hoehn
Publisher: PEARSON
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To determine:

The primary motor cortex, Broca’s area, and location of premotor cortex in lobe.

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(a) Frontal: Broca’s area, the primary motor cortex, and the premotor cortex are found in the frontal lobe of the brain.

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The brain of an individual consists of four different lobes. The frontal lobe is one among the four lobes and is the largest of all. It is located in the front portion of the brain. The primary motor cortex is responsible for controlling the motor functions and voluntary movements of the body. Broca’s area is involved in the production of speech.

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