Neurobiology of motor control : fundamental concepts and new directions / [edited by] Scott L. Hooper, Ansgar Büschges.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction / Ansgar Büschges and Scott L. Hooper -- Electrophysiological recording techniques / Scott L. Hooper and Joachim Schmidt -- Multi-unit recording / Arthur Leblois and Christophe Pouzat -- The "new math" of neuroscience : genetic tools for accessing and electively manipulating neurons / Andreas Schoofs, Michael J. Pankratz, and Martyn Goulding -- Computer simulation-power and peril / Astrid A. Prinz and Scott L. Hooper -- Evolution of motor systems / Paul S. Katz and Melina E. Hale -- Introduction to motor pattern selection in vertebrates and invertebrates / Hans-Joachim Pflüger and Sten Grillner -- Selection of action-vertebrate perspective / Sten Grillner and Brita Robertson -- Motor pattern selection and initiation in invertebrates with an emphasis on insects / Hans-Joachim Pflüger -- Neural networks for the generation of rhythmic motor behaviors / Ronald M. Harris-Warrick and Jan-Marino Ramirez -- Sensory feedback in the control of posture and locomotion / Donald H. Edwards and Boris I. Prilutsky -- Coordination of rhythmic movements / Jean-Patrick Le Gal, Réjean Dubuc, and Carmen Smarandache-Wellmann -- Prehensile movements / Till Bockemhl -- Muscle, biomechanics, and implications for neural control / Lena H. Ting and Hillel J. Chiel -- Plasticity and learning in motor control networks / John Simmers and Keith T. Sillar -- Bio-inspired robot locomotion / Thomas Buschmann and Barry Trimmer.

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