After-effects of fusimotor stimulation on spindle la afferents' dynamic sensitivity, revealed during slow movements

Brain Res. 1982 Jan 28;232(2):460-5. doi: 10.1016/0006-8993(82)90289-x.

Abstract

After-effects of fusimotor action on dynamic sensitivity of spindle primary afferents from soleus resulted from low rate stimulation of both static and dynamic gamma-axons. Sensitivity to small sinusoidal stretches superimposed on triangles was enhanced during triangular lengthening but not during shortening. These after-effects were elicited by fusimotor stimulation during preceding triangular shortening, but not during lengthening. Given these characteristics, they may be important functionally during alternating rhythmic movements.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Afferent Pathways / physiology
  • Animals
  • Cats
  • Hindlimb / innervation
  • Mechanoreceptors / physiology
  • Motor Activity / physiology*
  • Motor Neurons / physiology*
  • Motor Neurons, Gamma / physiology*
  • Muscle Contraction
  • Muscle Spindles / physiology*
  • Muscles / innervation*
  • Reflex, Stretch