Reaching for answers

Neuron. 2002 May 30;34(5):673-4. doi: 10.1016/s0896-6273(02)00723-7.

Abstract

The exact function of motor cortex continues to be an enigma. In this issue of Neuron, present provocative data showing that microstimulation of the precentral cortex evokes complex movements, and conclude that the motor and premotor cortex together may form a single map of complex postures.

Publication types

  • Comment
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Arm / innervation*
  • Arm / physiology
  • Brain Mapping
  • Electrophysiology
  • Haplorhini / anatomy & histology
  • Haplorhini / physiology*
  • Humans
  • Motor Cortex / cytology
  • Motor Cortex / physiology*
  • Movement / physiology*
  • Neurons / cytology
  • Neurons / physiology*
  • Psychomotor Performance / physiology*