[Neurophysiological investigations of information processing in the somato-sensory system].
The ability of the human hand to perform complex sensorimotor tasks such as tactile exploration and grasping is based on 1. exact encoding of somatosensory information by cutaneous mechanoreceptors, 2. elaborated processing of afferent signals in somatosensory relay stations and cortex fields, 3. rapid and effective interaction of sensory feedback with motor programs, and 4. different modes of sensory control, which can be switched over.
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Bezirksklinikum Mainkofen, Klinik für Neurologie, Mainkofen C3, Deggendorf. e.kunesch@mainkofen.de
D000344:Afferent Pathways / Q000502:physiology; D004594:Electrophysiology; D005246:Feedback / Q000502:physiology; D006225:Hand / Q000294:innervation / Q000502:physiology*; D006801:Humans; D008465:Mechanoreceptors / Q000502:physiology; D008606:Mental Processes; D009482:Neurophysiology; D011597:Psychomotor Performance / Q000502:physiology; D012677:Sensation / Q000502:physiology*