The biological and behavioral basis of upper limb asymmetries in sensorimotor performance.
Asymmetries in upper limb performance are a fundamental aspect of human behavior. This phenomenon, commonly known as handedness, has inspired a great deal of research over the course of the past century garnering interest across a multitude of scientific domains. In the present paper, a thorough review of this literature is provided focusing on the current state of knowledge regarding neuro-anatomical and behavior-based arm asymmetries. It is hoped that this information will provide a basis for new insights regarding the design and implementation of future studies regarding arm laterality.
Goble
Daniel J
DJ
Division of Kinesiology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2214, USA. dgoble@umich.edu
Brown
Susan H
SH
D001132:Arm / Q000502:physiology*; D001519:Behavior / Q000502:physiology; D002540:Cerebral Cortex / Q000502:physiology*; D007839:Functional Laterality / Q000502:physiology*; D006801:Humans; D011434:Proprioception / Q000502:physiology*; D011597:Psychomotor Performance / Q000502:physiology*