The Neural Control of Movement: Model Systems and Tools to Study Locomotor Function

From speech to breathing to overt movement contractions of muscles are the only way other than sweating whereby we literally make a mark on the world. Locomotion is an essential part of this equation and exciting new developments are shedding light on the mechanisms underlying how this important behaviour occurs. Neural Control of Movement discuss these developments across a variety of species including man. The editors focus on highlighting the utility of different models from invertebrates to vertebrates. Each chapter discusses how new approaches in neuroscience are being used to dissect and control neural networks. An area of emphasis is on vertebrate motor networks and particularly the spinal cord. The spinal cord is unique because it has seen the use of genetic tools allowing the dissection of networks for over 10 years. This book provides practical details on model systems, approaches, and analysis approaches related to movement control. This book is written for neuroscientists interested in movement control. Provides practice details on model systems, approaches, and analysis approaches related to movement controlDiscusses how recent advances like optogenetics and chemogenetics affect the need for model systems to be modified (or not) to work for studies of movement and motor controlWritten for neuroscientists interested in movement control, especially movement disorders like Parkinson's, MS, Spinal Cord Injury, and Stroke INDICE: 1. Preface - chronological implementation of model systems for locomotor control 2. Common principles regarding cellular mechanisms for rhythmicity 3. C. Elegans 4. Leech 5. Aplysia, Tritonia 6. Crayfish swimmeret 7. Stick Insect 8. Locust Flight 9. Lamprey 10. Little skate 12. Adult Zebrafish 13. Xenopus tadpoles and froglets 14. Salamander 15. Turtle 16. Chick 17. Rodents 18. Cats 19. Larger Mammals 20. Non-human primates 21. Humans 22. Summary and Conclusion

• ISBN: 978-0-12-816477-8
• Editorial: Academic Press
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 350
• Fecha Publicación: 01/09/2020
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés