Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology - Text Only (Instructor's)
Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology - Text Only (Instructor's)
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ISBN: 9780321939685
Author: Martini
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 15, Problem 12CP
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To determine:

The region of the body affected by the injury on the superior portion of the motor cortex.

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The active motor cortex is responsible for the movement of peripheral muscles in the body. The activity of motor cortex depends upon the activation of pyramidal cells.

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