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Examining Lower Extremity Motor Activity Using Magnetoencephalography, Ruth M. Swedler
Examining Lower Extremity Motor Activity Using Magnetoencephalography, Ruth M. Swedler
Master's Theses (2009 -)
The role of the cortex during locomotion remains unclear, but recent advances in neural imaging technologies have aided in developing ways to measure brain activity during motor tasks. One method is by measuring activations produced by neural oscillations which have been associated with a variety of human behaviors, from sleep and rest to cognitive actions and movement. The physiological and functional methods in which oscillations contribute to cortical control are still largely unknown. In this study, we aim to expand that knowledge by examining human cortical activity in the sensory and motor cortices during pedaling using magnetoencephalography (MEG). We hypothesized …