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Central and peripheral coordination in movement sequences

P Cordo1, M Schieppati, L Bevan

  • 1Robert S. Dow Neurological Sciences Institute of the Good Samaritan Hospital and Medical Center, Portland, OR 97209.

Psychological Research
|January 1, 1993
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This study defines motor coordination by examining movement sequences. It explores central and peripheral mechanisms, proposing a model for accurate movement control.

Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Motor Control
  • Biomechanics

Background:

  • Motor coordination is poorly defined, hindering movement control studies.
  • Existing research often isolates timing or spatial aspects, not both.
  • Movement sequences require integrated control of timing and kinematics.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To better define and understand motor coordination.
  • To characterize central and peripheral coordination mechanisms.
  • To present a model of central-peripheral interaction in movement control.

Main Methods:

  • Examined reaching and grasping movement sequences for central coordination.
  • Studied throwing movement sequences for peripheral (kinesthetic) coordination.
  • Developed a heuristic model for interactive coordination mechanisms.

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Main Results:

  • Characterized central coordination in reaching/grasping sequences.
  • Characterized peripheral coordination in throwing sequences.
  • Presented a model explaining central-peripheral interaction.

Conclusions:

  • Movement sequences are crucial for studying integrated motor control.
  • Central and peripheral mechanisms interact to produce accurate movements.
  • The proposed heuristic model offers insight into motor coordination.