Research Project
Grant-in-Aid for Challenging Exploratory Research
To further understand function of cortico-basal ganglia loops underlying the control of Bp gait in humans, we recorded single-unit activity from primary motor cortex and supplementary motor area during locomotor movements of an unrestrained monkey. The results suggest that each of these cortical areas carries a distinct aspect in the locomotor control; primary motor cortex for the step-by-step modulation of on-going rhythmic activity in hind-limb muscles and supplementary motor area for the control of truncal posture or coordinated movements of trunk and limbs. These cortical functions could be much more significant in the precise control of Bp gait in humans and be provided as a neural basis for pathophysiology of frontal gait disorders.
All 2013 2012 2011
All Journal Article (3 results) (of which Peer Reviewed: 3 results) Presentation (11 results) Book (1 results)
J. Behav. Brain Sci
Volume: 3 Issue: 01 Pages: 137-149
10.4236/jbbs.2013.31013
Journal of Behavioral and Brain Science
Volume: 3 Pages: 137-149
Neurosci. Lett
Volume: 505 Issue: 3 Pages: 263-267
10.1016/j.neulet.2011.10.035
