AP PSYCHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -The primary motor cortex is located immediately anterior to the central sulcus. Select from the boxes in the center to see larger views. The motor cortex comprises three different areas of the frontal lobe, immediately anterior to the central sulcus.

Detailed explanation-2: -The primary function of the motor cortex is to generate signals to direct the movement of the body. It is part of the frontal lobe and is anterior to the central sulcus.

Detailed explanation-3: -The motor cortex is an area of the frontal lobe located in the posterior precentral gyrus immediately anterior to the central sulcus.

Detailed explanation-4: -Thus, the primary motor cortex, in the posterior portion of the frontal lobe, is immediately adjacent to the somatosensory cortex, in the anterior portion of the parietal lobe.