The Nature of Muscle Memory and Motor Skills in the Brain

Muscle memory, also known as procedural memory or motor memory, allows us to perform motor skills automatically and without conscious thought. Skills such as walking, swimming, and playing the piano rely on patterns embedded in our central nervous system. While the term 'muscle memory' suggests that it only involves the body's muscles, it also involves the brain's neural network. This type of memory requires less mental effort and can be seen as a form of mindless memory.