Human parietal cortex in action

Experiments using functional neuroimaging and transcranial magnetic stimulation in humans have revealed regions of the parietal lobes that are specialized for particular visuomotor actions, such as reaching, grasping and eye movements. In addition, the human parietal cortex is recruited by processin...

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Published in:Current opinion in neurobiology 2006-04, Vol.16 (2), p.205-212
Main Authors: Culham, Jody C, Valyear, Kenneth F
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Arm - innervation
Arm - physiology
Eye Movements - physiology
Humans
Imitative Behavior - physiology
Motor Skills - physiology
Movement - physiology
Orientation - physiology
Parietal Lobe - anatomy & histology
Parietal Lobe - physiology
Psychomotor Performance - physiology
Space Perception - physiology
Visual Pathways - anatomy & histology
Visual Pathways - physiology
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Summary:Experiments using functional neuroimaging and transcranial magnetic stimulation in humans have revealed regions of the parietal lobes that are specialized for particular visuomotor actions, such as reaching, grasping and eye movements. In addition, the human parietal cortex is recruited by processing and perception of action-related information, even when no overt action occurs. Such information can include object shape and orientation, knowledge about how tools are employed and the understanding of actions made by other individuals. We review the known subregions of the human posterior parietal cortex and the principles behind their organization.
ISSN:0959-4388
1873-6882
DOI:10.1016/j.conb.2006.03.005