Compare and contrast the primary motor cortex and the basal ganglia.

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The primary motor cortex and the basal ganglia are both located in the forebrain. The primary motor cortex is part of the cortex and lies at the top of the brain, whereas the basal ganglia lie underneath the cortex. Both of these portions of the forebrain contribute to the control of movement.

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