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Disinhibition as a basic process in the expression of striatal functions.

G Chevalier1, J M Deniau

  • 1Département des Neurosciences de la Vision, Université Pierre et Marie Curie, Paris, France.

Trends in Neurosciences
|July 1, 1990
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The basal ganglia initiate movement by activating motor centers through disinhibition. Their output acts as a movement template, guiding motor elements for spatial navigation and behavior.

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Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Motor Control
  • Electrophysiology

Background:

  • Electrophysiological methods have advanced our understanding of basal ganglia function in motor behavior over the last decade.
  • The basal ganglia play a crucial role in regulating and executing voluntary movements.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the role of the basal ganglia in motor behavior, particularly movement initiation.
  • To elucidate the mechanism by which the basal ganglia contribute to motor control.
  • To propose a functional model for basal ganglia output in movement execution.

Main Methods:

  • This study is a review of existing electrophysiological research.
  • Analysis of literature focusing on basal ganglia circuitry and function.
  • Synthesis of findings related to basal ganglia's role in movement initiation and guidance.

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Main Results:

  • The basal ganglia initiate movement by arousing executive motor centers.
  • A disinhibitory mechanism is central to the basal ganglia's role in movement initiation.
  • Basal ganglia output provides a 'movement template' for directing actions in space.

Conclusions:

  • The basal ganglia are critical for initiating and guiding motor behavior.
  • Understanding the basal ganglia's disinhibitory function offers insights into motor control.
  • The proposed 'movement template' model enhances our comprehension of basal ganglia output in spatial navigation.