Automatic control of limb movement and posture

Curr Opin Neurobiol. 1992 Dec;2(6):807-14. doi: 10.1016/0959-4388(92)90138-b.

Abstract

Studies are reviewed that address the problem of the variables controlled by the central nervous system in the maintenance of body posture and limb movement against disturbing forces. The role of global variables of control, which take into account the dynamic state of the limb, is discussed. Neural substrates that are involved in the distributed control of kinematic and dynamic parameters are also considered.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adaptation, Physiological
  • Afferent Pathways / physiology
  • Animals
  • Biomechanical Phenomena
  • Extremities / innervation
  • Extremities / physiology*
  • Hand / physiology
  • Humans
  • Interneurons / physiology
  • Movement / physiology*
  • Posture / physiology*
  • Reflex / physiology
  • Spinal Cord / cytology
  • Spinal Cord / physiology
  • Weight-Bearing / physiology