Combining modules for movement

Abstract We review experiments supporting the hypothesis that the vertebrate motor system produces movements by combining a small number of units of motor output. Using a variety of approaches such as microstimulation of the spinal cord, NMDA iontophoresis, and an examination of natural behaviors in...

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Published in:	Brain Research Reviews Vol. 57; no. 1; pp. 125 - 133
Main Authors:	Bizzi, E, Cheung, V.C.K, d'Avella, A, Saltiel, P, Tresch, M
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Netherlands Elsevier B.V 01.01.2008
Subjects:	Animals Anura Factorization algorithms Modular organization Movement - physiology Muscle Denervation Muscle synergies Muscle, Skeletal - innervation Muscle, Skeletal - physiology Neural Pathways - physiology Neurology Spinal cord Spinal Cord - cytology Spinal Cord - physiology Vertebrates - physiology Spinal cord Factorization algorithms Modular organization Muscle synergies
ISSN:	0165-0173, 1872-6321
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