Sensorimotor Region (Noun)
Meaning
An area of the cortex including the precentral gyrus and the postcentral gyrus and combining sensory and motor functions.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The sensorimotor region is a critical area of the brain responsible for processing sensory information and controlling voluntary movements.
- Damage to the sensorimotor region can result in a range of motor and sensory deficits, including weakness, paralysis, and numbness.
- The sensorimotor region is highly organized and contains a detailed map of the body's motor and sensory functions.
- Neuroplasticity within the sensorimotor region allows the brain to reorganize and adapt in response to injury or experience.
- Functional imaging techniques, such as fMRI, can be used to visualize and map the sensorimotor region in real-time.