Motor cortex
Type: Concept
As of November 2026, Motor cortex has been mentioned in one podcast episode on HUBERMAN LAB (Oct 2025).
The motor cortex comprises interconnected fields on the posterior frontal lobe—chiefly Brodmann area 4 and area 6 —that plan, select and execute voluntary movements. These regions transform goals into patterned activity in descending pathways to brainstem and spinal motor circuits, enabling dexterous eye, face and limb actions. Modern work shows overlapping, action‑type representations rather than a strictly point‑to‑point "homunculus," and highlights direct cortico‑motoneuronal projections that
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Oct 2025 on HUBERMAN LAB |
Who talks about Motor cortex on podcasts?
Unknown narrator (attributed to Dr. Andrew Huberman in title only) brought up Motor cortex; the most recent mention was Oct 2025 on HUBERMAN LAB.
- Over 50? 6 Movements Japanese Elders Do Every Day (And You Should Too) | DR ANDREW HUBERMAN on HUBERMAN LAB (Oct 2025) — Unknown narrator (attributed to Dr. Andrew Huberman in title only)
What is Motor cortex mentioned alongside?
Motor cortex is most often mentioned alongside Gym, BDNF (brain-derived neurotrophic factor) and Stress hormones.
Mentioned together: Gym, BDNF (brain-derived neurotrophic factor), Stress hormones, Japanese elders, Deep squat, Gentle twist of the torso, Controlled reach, Sitting and standing without support, Balance training (standing on one leg), Vestibular system