Marta was in a skiing accident and suffered an injury to her brain resulting in paralysis of her left arm.What part of Marta's brain was likely injured?

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The primary motor cortex is responsible for initiating voluntary movements of the body's skeletal muscles. Damage to this area can result in paralysis or weakness on the opposite side of the body. In Marta's case, the injury to her brain likely affected the primary motor cortex controlling movement in her left arm.

Marta Was in a Skiing Accident and Suffered an Injury