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Progress in brain research. Volume 37, Basic aspects of central vestibular mechanisms /

Basic Aspects of Central Vestibular Mechanisms.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Otros Autores: Brodal, Alf, 1910-, Pompeiano, O.
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Amsterdam ; New York : Elsevier, 1972.
Colección:Progress in brain research ; 37.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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  • Front Cover; Basic Aspects of Central Vestibular Mechanisms; Copyright Page; Contents; List of Contributors; Preface; Chapter I. Introductory Reviews of Some Aspects of Vestibular Mechanisms; 1. Morphology of the vestibular receptors in mammals; 2. Physiology of the vestibular receptors; 3. Some features in the anatomical organization of the vestibular nuclear complex in the cat; 4. Comparative anatomy of the vestibular nuclear complex in submammalian vertebrates; 5. Observations on morphological features and mechanical properties of the peripheral vestibular receptor system in the frog
  • Chapter II. Labyrinthine Input to the Vestibular Nuclei1. Light and electron microscopical data on the distribution and termination of primary vestibular fibers; 2. Responses of vestibular nuclear neurons to ampullar input; 3. Responses of vestibular nuclear neurons to macular input; 4. Labyrinthine convergence on vestibular nuclear neurons using natural and electrical stimulation; 5. Transfer function of labyrinthine volleys through the vestibular nuclei; 6. Semicircular canal inputs to vestibular nuclear neurons in the pigeon; Chapter III. Organization of the Commissural Connections
  • 1. Organization of the commissural connections: anatomy2. Organization of the commissural connections: physiology; Chapter IV. Relations Between the Vestibular Nuclei and the Spinal Cord; 1. Vestibulospinal relations: vestibular influences on gamma motoneurons and primary afferents; 2. Vestibular influences on alpha motoneurons in the cervical and thoracic cord; 3. Vestibulospinal effects on motoneurones and interneurones in the lumbosacral cord; 4. Spinovestibular relations: anatomical and physiological aspects; 5. Vestibulospinal projection in the toad
  • Chapter V. Relations Between the Vestibular Nuclei and the Cerebellum1. Vestibulocerebellar input in the cat: anatomy; 2. Vestibulocerebellar input in the frog: anatomy; 3. Vestibulocerebellar input: physiology; 4. Cerebellovestibular relations: anatomy; 5. Cerebellar control of the vestibular neurones: physiology and pharmacology; 6. Cerebellar control of the vestibular pathways to spinal motoneurons and primary afferents; 7. Cerebellar control of the vestibular pathways to oculomotor neurons; Chapter Vl. Efferent Control of the Labyrinthine Receptors
  • 1. Efferent vestibular fibers in mammals: morphological and histochemical aspects2. Efferent vestibular fibers in the frog; 3. Frequency modulation of afferent and efferent unit activity in the vestibular nerve by oculo-motor impulses; Chapter VII. Vestibulo-Oculomotor Relations; 1. Structural and functional aspects of extraocular muscles in relation to vestibulo-ocular function; 2. Anatomy of the two vestibulo-oculomotor projection systems; 3. Vestibulo-oculomotor relations: dynamic responses; 4. Vestibulo-oculomotor relations: static responses