Premotor cortex

Question 1

Location

Answer 1

Narrow region between the prefrontal and motor cortices

Question 2

Function

Answer 2

Preparing and executing motor movements

Also important for learning (imitation) and social cognition (empathy)

Question 3

Associated cognitive disorders

Answer 3

The role of mirror neurons in autism is currently being examined. Mirror neurons seem to be primarily located in the premotor cortex and inferior parietal cortex