Motor functions of the superior colliculus

The mammalian superior colliculus (SC) and its nonmammalian homolog, the optic tectum, constitute a major node in processing sensory information, incorporating cognitive factors, and issuing motor commands. The resulting action-to orient toward or away from a stimulus-can be accomplished as an integ...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Annual review of neuroscience 2011-01, Vol.34 (1), p.205-231
Hauptverfasser:	Gandhi, Neeraj J, Katnani, Husam A
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Animals Eye Movements Head Movements Humans Information processing Models, Biological Motor ability Movement - physiology Oculomotor Muscles - physiology Psychomotor Performance Sensory perception Superior Colliculi - physiology Vibrissae - innervation Vocalization, Animal
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