The role of the cerebral cortex in movement

The importance of the mammalian cerebral cortex in the control of movement has been accepted for a century. Recent studies indicate that the number of cortical fields involved in motor control is much greater than previously believed. This article summarizes neuroanatomical and neurophysiological investigations which suggest that each of these cortical fields has a specialized role in the control of movement.

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