Glossary Index
Brodmann's area 6
Motor cortical area in the posterior frontal lobe just anterior to the primary motor cortex; this area contains the lateral and medial divisions of the premotor cortex that participate in the planning and execution of volitional movement.
Location:
posterior frontal lobe
Function:
involved in motor planning and execution
See Also:
Frontal lobePremotor cortexPrimary motor cortex