PHASIC GAIN CONTROL OF REFLEXES FROM DORSUM OF PAW DURING SPINAL LOCOMOTION
PHASIC GAIN CONTROL OF REFLEXES FROM DORSUM OF PAW DURING SPINAL LOCOMOTION
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DOI:
10.1016/0006-8993(77)90710-7
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发表时间:
1977-01-01
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影响因子:
2.9
通讯作者:
ROSSIGNOL, S
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作者:
FORSSBERG, H;GRILLNER, S;ROSSIGNOL, S
In chronic spinal cats walking with their hindlimbs on a treadmill belt, tactile stimuli were applied to the dorsum of the paw during various phases of the step cycle. A stimulation during the swing phase evoked a flexion response with a concomitant crossed extension, whereas in stance it induced an increased ipsilateral extension. EMG [electromyographic] recordings showed short latency reflex responses in flexors and extensors, respectively. The responses were organized such that latencies of knee muscles were shorter than those of ankle and hip muscles. The movements induced by the stimulations appeared to be very meaningful during normal conditions in compensating for any unpredicted obstacle disturbing the movement of the paw during locomotion. Responses during forward flexion and during the support phase were well adapted to the ongoing locomotor activity and did not influence the interlimb coordination whereas a stimulation when the foot approached the ground after the end of flexion disturbed the regular alternating pattern. Different possible mechanisms underlying this phase-dependent reflex reversal were discussed.