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Describe the evidence for central pattern generators (CPGs) underlying the neural control of motion.
What are central pattern generators,
Where does the evidence come from,
When was the existence of spinal ...
10
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Describe how humans maintain postural stability when standing
How do humans maintain postural s...,
What role does the visual system ...,
What role does the vestibular sys...
14
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Describe how a) the equilibrium point hypothesis and b) internal models of the motor system aid understanding of human movement control. Discuss the limitations of each approach.
What is the equilibrium point hyp...,
How the does cns factor into eph,
Why is eph considered a simpler m...
11
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Discuss the use of the macaque monkey for understanding human motor control and as an animal model of human stroke
Why is the macaque monkey specifi...,
What is one area of motor control...,
What does the macaque model allow...
8
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Describe the biomechanics of human locomotion. Discuss examples of how biomechanical models can aid recovery of locomotion in patient groups and enhance locomotion in athletes.
What systems does human locomotio...,
What is the stance phase,
What is the purpose of the stance...
13
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Discuss the role of the various descending motor pathways in the control of voluntary action. (Primates vs rodents and cats)
What 2 systems can the descending...,
What is the pyramidal tract also ...,
What is the pyramidal tract
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Stroke
What is spasticity,
How often do moto impairments occ...,
What are the motor impairments af...
8
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