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This study introduces a new 2D spline interpolation method for mapping the motor cortex using transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) and electromyography (EMG). The technique provides a clear, color-scaled visual representation of motor cortex organization for muscles like the abductor digiti minimi.

Area of Science:

Neuroscience
Motor Control
Computational Neuroscience

Background:

Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is a key non-invasive technique for probing motor pathways and mapping the motor cortex.
Effective visual representation of TMS-derived motor cortex data is essential for clinical and research comparisons.
Current mapping procedures can be complex, necessitating improved visualization methods.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop and validate a novel 2D spline interpolation method for mapping the motor cortex representation of the abductor digiti minimi (ADM) muscle.
To create a visually intuitive, color-scaled graphical representation of the motor cortex map.
To validate the accuracy and reliability of the developed interpolation model.

Main Methods:

Utilized TMS with a figure-of-eight coil to stimulate specific scalp locations in ten healthy volunteers.

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Recorded electromyographic (EMG) responses from the abductor digiti minimi (ADM) muscle.

Applied 2D spline interpolation to EMG peak amplitudes to generate a topographical motor cortex map and derived parameters like the center of gravity (CoG).

Main Results:

The method successfully generated a smooth, color-scaled map of the ADM's motor cortex representation.
Derived parameters, including the center of gravity (CoG) and peak coordinates, showed good agreement between the interpolated model and direct measurements.
The mean CoG was located at (x=4.86 cm, y=0.35 cm), and mean interpolated peak coordinates were (xf=4.86 cm, yf=0.36 cm).

Conclusions:

2D spline interpolation of TMS-induced EMG amplitudes offers a viable method for mapping the primary motor cortex.
This technique produces an easily interpretable, color-scaled visual map that complements traditional motor cortex mapping.
The developed method should be used as an adjunct to, rather than a replacement for, precise cortical motor mapping techniques.