adjective
motor
Relating to the control or action of muscles.
The therapist helps patients improve motor control through simple exercises.
Etymology
Latin motor means mover. In physiology, motor functions are those concerned with producing bodily movement, especially through muscles.
More examples
- Buttoning a shirt requires fine motor skills.
- Motor nerves carry signals from the spinal cord to muscles.
- The injury affects his motor function but not his sense of touch.
Similar words
- muscular
- Refers to muscles themselves, not specifically their movement control.
- neuromuscular
- Specifically concerns connections between nerves and the muscles they control.