Sensorimotor
Sensorimotor
Sensorimotor (pronunciation: sen-so-ri-mo-tor) is a term that relates to the combined sensory and motor functions of the nervous system.
Etymology
The term "sensorimotor" is derived from the combination of two words: "sensory" and "motor". "Sensory" comes from the Latin word "sensus", meaning "feeling", and "motor" comes from the Latin word "motor", meaning "mover".
Definition
Sensorimotor refers to the process that allows organisms to combine sensory input and motor output. This process is fundamental to an organism's interaction with its environment, as it allows for the coordination of movements based on sensory feedback.
Related Terms
- Sensory System: The part of the nervous system responsible for processing sensory information. It consists of sensory neurons, neural pathways, and parts of the brain involved in sensory perception.
- Motor System: The part of the central nervous system that is involved in movement. It includes the motor cortex, brainstem, basal ganglia, cerebellum, and spinal cord.
- Sensorimotor Integration: The process by which the sensory and motor systems communicate and coordinate with each other.
- Sensorimotor Cortex: The part of the brain where sensory and motor information is processed.
- Sensorimotor Stage: The first stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development, where infants learn about the world through their senses and motor activities.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Sensorimotor
- Wikipedia's article - Sensorimotor
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