Muscle memory
Muscle Memory
Muscle memory (/ˈmʌsəl ˈmɛməri/), also known as motor learning, is a form of procedural memory that involves consolidating a specific motor task into memory through repetition. When a movement is repeated over time, a long-term muscle memory is created for that task, eventually allowing it to be performed without conscious effort. This process decreases the need for attention and creates maximum efficiency within the motor and memory systems.
Etymology
The term "muscle memory" is derived from the observation that various muscle-related tasks seem to be easier to perform after previous practice, even if the task has not been performed for a while. It is as if the muscles “remember”. The term is often used synonymously with motor learning, which is a form of procedural memory.
Related Terms
- Procedural Memory: A type of implicit memory that aids the performance of particular types of tasks without conscious awareness of these previous experiences.
- Motor Learning: A set of processes associated with practice or experience leading to relatively permanent changes in the capability for movement.
- Motor Skills: The ability to perform movements with precision and accuracy.
- Neuromuscular System: The complex system that integrates muscles and nerves at the point where they meet.
- Motor Cortex: The part of the brain where nerve impulses originate that initiate voluntary muscular activity.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Muscle memory
- Wikipedia's article - Muscle memory
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