The fact that the population vector recorded in the motor cortex precedes the corresponding reaching movement indicates that motor cortex activity
A)is primarily involved in the planning of movement.
B)is independent of voluntary movement.
C)automatically leads to movement.
D)is related to the movement of specific muscle groups.

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The fact that the population vector recorded in the motor cortex precedes the corresponding reaching movement suggests that the motor cortex is involved in planning the movement. This implies that the activity in the motor cortex is responsible for the generation of movement commands rather than merely being a passive responder to movement.

The Fact That the Population Vector Recorded in the Motor