Understanding motor events: a neurophysiological study

Understanding motor events: a neurophysiological study

Received April 15, 1992 / Accepted July 14, 1992 | G. di Pellegrino, L. Fadiga, L. Fogassi, V. Gallese, and G. Rizzolatti
The study by di Pellegrino et al. investigates the neurophysiological responses of neurons in the rostral inferior premotor cortex of macaque monkeys during goal-directed hand movements and when observing specific, meaningful hand movements performed by experimenters. The researchers found that many neurons in this area become active not only during the monkey's own movements but also when they observe certain actions, such as placing or retrieving food, grasping objects, and manipulating items. The findings suggest that premotor neurons can activate based on the meaning of observed actions, not just the stimulus characteristics. This indicates a deeper understanding of how the brain encodes and responds to motor events.The study by di Pellegrino et al. investigates the neurophysiological responses of neurons in the rostral inferior premotor cortex of macaque monkeys during goal-directed hand movements and when observing specific, meaningful hand movements performed by experimenters. The researchers found that many neurons in this area become active not only during the monkey's own movements but also when they observe certain actions, such as placing or retrieving food, grasping objects, and manipulating items. The findings suggest that premotor neurons can activate based on the meaning of observed actions, not just the stimulus characteristics. This indicates a deeper understanding of how the brain encodes and responds to motor events.
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