In the brain's motor cortex,the region of cells responsible for moving the index finger of the right hand is near the region that moves the ____.

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The brain's motor cortex is organized somatotopically, meaning adjacent body parts are controlled by adjacent regions in the cortex. The region controlling the right index finger is therefore near the region controlling the right ring finger.

In the Brain's Motor Cortex,the Region of Cells Responsible for Moving