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Patrick Haggard1

  • 1Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience, University College London, 17 Queen Square, WC1N 3AR, London, UK

Trends in Cognitive Sciences
|October 31, 2001
PubMed
Summary
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The central nervous system (CNS) uses visual and proprioceptive data for limb position. New research suggests eye movements or visual calibration may also be involved in this process.

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Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Human sensorimotor control

Background:

  • The central nervous system (CNS) integrates proprioceptive and visual inputs to determine limb position.
  • Existing models focus on the combination of sensory information for spatial awareness.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate potential additional mechanisms involved in CNS limb position calculation.
  • To explore the role of visual calibration and gaze signals in sensorimotor integration.

Main Methods:

  • This study reviews recent findings and theoretical models.
  • Analysis of existing literature on sensorimotor processing and visual-motor control.

Main Results:

  • Evidence suggests a role for visual calibration in establishing limb position.

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  • Gaze signals generated during eye movements towards the perceived limb location may contribute.

    • Conclusions:

    • Limb position calculation by the CNS may involve more than just proprioceptive and visual integration.
    • Further research is needed to elucidate the precise contribution of visual calibration and gaze signals.