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This review explores vestibular evoked potentials (VEPs) for understanding the human vestibular cortex. VEPs offer high temporal resolution for mapping vestibular processing dynamics and neural generators.

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Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Neuro-otology
  • Sensory processing

Background:

  • Functional neuroimaging (fMRI, PET) dominates vestibular cortex research.
  • Electroencephalography (EEG) offers high temporal resolution but is underutilized for vestibular evoked potentials (VEPs).
  • Vestibular EPs, though studied since the 1960s, lack standardization in neuroscience and neuro-otology.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review and compare studies on vestibular evoked potentials (VEPs) across various stimulation methods.
  • To elucidate the spatiotemporal dynamics of vestibular information processing.
  • To identify the neural generators of vestibular cortical activity.

Main Methods:

  • Review of studies utilizing diverse vestibular stimulation techniques (natural and artificial).
  • Analysis of identified vestibular evoked potentials (VEPs) based on latency (short, middle, late).
  • Source analysis to determine the brain regions generating VEPs.

Main Results:

  • Identified vestibular evoked potentials (VEPs) with short (<20 ms), middle (20–50 ms), and late (>50 ms) latencies.
  • Source analysis consistently localized generators to the parieto-insular cortex and temporo-parietal junction.
  • Additional generators were found in prefrontal, frontal, superior parietal, and temporal areas.

Conclusions:

  • Vestibular evoked potentials (VEPs) provide valuable insights into vestibular cortex function and neuroimaging.
  • VEPs are relevant for both basic research and clinical applications in neuroscience and neuro-otology.
  • Further standardization and research are needed to fully leverage VEPs in vestibular neuroscience.