Definitions for "Premotor cortex"
The motor association area between the precentral gyrus and the prefrontal area.
refers to the lateral part of Brodmann's area 6 which is just anterior to the primary motor cortex. It is involved in the planning and initiation of movement as well as the control of proximal musculature. It is to be distinguished from the premotor cortical areas which refers to all prefrontal cortical areas that project to the primary motor cortex
Area of the cortex in front of the motor area