“How to do things with Words”: Role of motor cortex in semantic representation of action words

► This fMRI study examined the processing action words and mental state words. ► This language task showed activation in core language areas, LIFG and LSTG. ► Comprehending action words elicited strong motor area response in participants. ► Motor cortex was also found to be connected strongly to other areas. ► Mental state words showed activation mainly in OFC and Precuneus.