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Presaccadic spike potential. Relation to eye movement direction.

G W Thickbroom, F L Mastaglia

    Electroencephalography and Clinical Neurophysiology
    |September 1, 1986
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    The spike potential (SP) precedes saccadic eye movements in all directions, not just horizontal. This electrical potential was detected in various extra-ocular muscles during vertical, oblique, and horizontal saccades.

    Area of Science:

    • Ophthalmology
    • Neuroscience
    • Physiology

    Background:

    • The spike potential (SP) is an electrical signal preceding saccadic eye movements.
    • Previous research indicated SPs originate in agonist muscles during horizontal saccades.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate if SPs are generated by extra-ocular muscles during vertical and oblique saccades.
    • To characterize SP generation across different saccade directions.

    Main Methods:

    • Electrophysiological recordings were performed on normal subjects.
    • Subjects executed horizontal, vertical, and oblique saccadic eye movements.
    • SPs were recorded from extra-ocular muscles during these movements.

    Main Results:

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    • SPs were detected preceding saccades in all tested directions.
    • The highest SP amplitudes were observed during horizontal and oblique abducting saccades.
    • SPs were larger for upward vertical saccades compared to downward saccades.

    Conclusions:

    • The spike potential is a general phenomenon preceding saccadic eye movements in multiple directions.
    • Extra-ocular muscles beyond those involved in horizontal movements contribute to SP generation.
    • Saccade direction influences the amplitude of the recorded spike potential.