Otolith Function in Spatial Orientation and Movement
Author : Bernard Cohen
Publisher :
Page : pages
File Size : 34,90 MB
Release : 2002
Category :
ISBN :
Otolith Function in Spatial Orientation and Movement
Author : Bernard Cohen
Publisher :
Page : 488 pages
File Size : 20,15 MB
Release : 1999
Category : Ear
ISBN :
Book Description
This volume summarizes knowledge of static and dynamic processing of ototlith activity in the labyrinth and provides information about otolith processing through the vestibular nuclei and vestibulo-cerebellum. It also addresses how otolith information is processed in the cortex.
Spatial Disorientation in Aviation
Author : Fred H. Previc
Publisher : AIAA
Page : 604 pages
File Size : 11,50 MB
Release : 2004
Category : Flight
ISBN : 9781600864513
Book Description
Otolith Function and Disorders
Author : Patrice Ba Huy Tran
Publisher : Karger Medical and Scientific Publishers
Page : 139 pages
File Size : 21,28 MB
Release : 2001-01-01
Category : Medical
ISBN : 3805571305
Book Description
Annotation Topics presented were: Ultrastructural features of the two maculae with special emphasis on the neuromediators involved in vestibular signal processing; Review of the physiology of the otolith organs and some fascinating and unexpected roles of these structures in current clinical symptoms; Principal otolith-related syndromes drawing on clinical experience; Development of thoughts on the role of otoliths in movement perception; Clinical and instrumental investigation of otolith function and a critical appraisal for the tests used in vestibulometric practice with emphasis on the experience in eccentric rotatory testing; Use of the subjective visual vertical test, off-vertical axis rotation and click-evoked myogenic potentials as tools for functional investigations of the otolith organs. This volume provides an exhaustive view of the field in vestibulology, not only for neurophysiologists, otologists, neurologists, and kinesitherapists who are specialized in vestibular rehabilitation, but also for geriatrists and specialists in space medicine.
Development of Auditory and Vestibular Systems
Author : Raymond Romand
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 563 pages
File Size : 20,51 MB
Release : 2014-05-23
Category : Science
ISBN : 0124081088
Book Description
Development of Auditory and Vestibular Systems fourth edition presents a global and synthetic view of the main aspects of the development of the stato-acoustic system. Unique to this volume is the joint discussion of two sensory systems that, although close at the embryological stage, present divergences during development and later reveal conspicuous functional differences at the adult stage. This work covers the development of auditory receptors up to the central auditory system from several animal models, including humans. Coverage of the vestibular system, spanning amphibians to effects of altered gravity during development in different species, offers examples of the diversity and complexity of life at all levels, from genes through anatomical form and function to, ultimately, behavior. The new edition of Development of Auditory and Vestibular Systems will continue to be an indispensable resource for beginning scientists in this area and experienced researchers alike. - Full-color figures illustrate the development of the stato-acoustic system pathway - Covers a broad range of species, from drosophila to humans, demonstrating the diversity of morphological development despite similarities in molecular processes involved at the cellular level - Discusses a variety of approaches, from genetic-molecular biology to psychophysics, enabling the investigation of ontogenesis and functional development
The Vestibular System
Author : Stephen M. Highstein
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 574 pages
File Size : 42,21 MB
Release : 2004-01-08
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0387983147
Book Description
The Springer Handbook of Auditory Research presents a series of synthetic reviews of fundamental topics dealing with auditory systems. Each volume is independent and authoritative; taken as a set, this series will be the definitive resource in the field. This volume contains a coherent collection of synthetic reviews on the vestibular system: the component of our auditory and nervous systems that is responsible for our sense of balance. This volume will be of interest to neuroscientists and otolaryngologists involved in studying the vestibular and auditory senses.
Fundamentals of the Theory of Movement Perception by Dr. E. Mach
Author : Laurence R. Young
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 378 pages
File Size : 17,42 MB
Release : 2001-12-31
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780306467110
Book Description
This is a bilingual edition of Ernst Mach's classic 1875 text on the vestibular system. Mach was an eminent physicist who worked on the speed of sound (Mach as the unit of sound speed), on visual perception (Mach bands which describe contrast phenomena), mechanics (Einstein specifically refers to him as a decisive influence), and created the philosophical foundation of positivism. Mach's work is central to the consideration of processing and human movement perception - a topic of considerable current interest. The early insights and examples Mach provides are instructive, and largely unknown nowadays. Bound along with the text is a CD-ROM, which includes, among other things, the English version of the text, extensive biographies, references, articles, and links to the footnotes.
The Senses: A Comprehensive Reference
Author :
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 5215 pages
File Size : 40,82 MB
Release : 2020-09-30
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0128054093
Book Description
The Senses: A Comprehensive Reference, Second Edition, Seven Volume Set is a comprehensive reference work covering the range of topics that constitute current knowledge of the neural mechanisms underlying the different senses. This important work provides the most up-to-date, cutting-edge, comprehensive reference combining volumes on all major sensory modalities in one set. Offering 264 chapters from a distinguished team of international experts, The Senses lays out current knowledge on the anatomy, physiology, and molecular biology of sensory organs, in a collection of comprehensive chapters spanning 4 volumes. Topics covered include the perception, psychophysics, and higher order processing of sensory information, as well as disorders and new diagnostic and treatment methods. Written for a wide audience, this reference work provides students, scholars, medical doctors, as well as anyone interested in neuroscience, a comprehensive overview of the knowledge accumulated on the function of sense organs, sensory systems, and how the brain processes sensory input. As with the first edition, contributions from leading scholars from around the world will ensure The Senses offers a truly international portrait of sensory physiology. The set is the definitive reference on sensory neuroscience and provides the ultimate entry point into the review and original literature in Sensory Neuroscience enabling students and scientists to delve into the subject and deepen their knowledge. All-inclusive coverage of topics: updated edition offers readers the only current reference available covering neurobiology, physiology, anatomy, and molecular biology of sense organs and the processing of sensory information in the brain Authoritative content: world-leading contributors provide readers with a reputable, dynamic and authoritative account of the topics under discussion Comprehensive-style content: in-depth, complex coverage of topics offers students at upper undergraduate level and above full insight into topics under discussion
The Vestibular System
Author : Jay M. Goldberg
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 556 pages
File Size : 39,85 MB
Release : 2012-03
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0195167082
Book Description
The Vestibular System is an integrative loo takes an interactive look at the vestibular system and the neurobiology of balance. Written by eight leading experts and headed by Jay M. Goldberg, this book builds upon the classic by Victor Wilson and Geoffrey Melville Jones published over 25 years ago and takes a fresh new look at the vestibular system and the revolutionary advances that have been made in the field.
Head Direction Cells and the Neural Mechanisms of Spatial Orientation
Author : Sidney I. Wiener
Publisher : MIT Press
Page : 503 pages
File Size : 30,92 MB
Release : 2005-07-29
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0262232413
Book Description
A comprehensive examination of head-direction signals and their importance in explaining orienting and navigation behaviors. Head direction cells—neurons that fire only when an animal orients its head in a certain direction—are found in several different brain areas, with different neurons selective for different head orientations; they are influenced by landmarks as well as motor and vestibular information concerning how the head moves through space. These properties suggest that head direction cells play an important role in determining orientation in space and in navigation. Moreover, the prominence, strength, and clarity of head direction signals indicate their importance over the course of evolution and suggest that they can serve as a vital key for understanding brain function. This book presents the latest findings on head direction cells in a comprehensive treatment that will be a valuable reference for students and researchers in the cognitive sciences, neuroscience, computational science, and robotics. The book begins by presenting head direction cell properties and an anatomical framework of the head direction system. It then looks at the types of sensory and motor information that control head direction cell firing, covering topics including the integration of diverse signals; the relationship between head direction cell activity and an animal's spatial behavior; and spatial and directional orientation in nonhuman primates and humans. The book concludes with a tutorial demonstrating the implementation of the continuous attractor network, a computational model of head direction cells, and an application of this approach for a navigational system for mobile robots.
