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Influence of environmental stability on the regulation of end-point impedance during the maintenance of arm posture
Quantifying the Multidimensional Impedance of the Shoulder During Volitional Contractions
Eye and clasper damage influence male mating tactics in the horseshoe crab, Limulus polyphemus
Increasing muscle co-contraction speeds up internal model acquisition during dynamic motor learning
Instruction-dependent modulation of the long-latency stretch reflex is associated with indicators of startle
Contributions of feed-forward and feedback strategies at the human ankle during control of unstable loads
Reflex circuits and their modulation in motor control: a historical perspective and current view
Sensorimotor reflexes have long been, and continue to be, an area of tremendous research in movement neuroscience. Here I aim to provide an account of some studies that have been crucial in advancing our understanding of the organization of reflex circuits, their function and their modulation during motor control. I review research ranging from early experiments in reduced animal preparations that investigated the basic building blocks of reflex circuits to more recent studies in humans that demonstrate remarkable tunability of reflexes in response to variety of contingencies related to the task, the body and the environment. By providing such an integrated account of the historical aspects and current view on reflex function, I attempt to bring out the stunning complexity of reflex machinery, as well as the incredible adaptability of this machinery despite its underlying complexity.by Pratik K. Muth