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  1. "we find that the classic homunculus is interrupted by regions with distinct connectivity, structure and function, alternating with effector-specific (foot, hand and mouth) areas." This suggests "that M1 is punctuated by a system for whole-body action planning. two parallel systems intertwine, forming integrate–isolate effector-specific regions for isolating fine motor control and a system for integrating goals, physiology & body movement."

    #revised #homunculus
    researchgate.net/publication/3

  2. Mind-Body Connection Is Built Into Brain

    Brain areas that control movement are plugged into networks that orchestrate thinking and planning, and control involuntary bodily functions. The findings provide a link between the body and the “mind” in the brain’s structure.

    #Neuroscience #Brain #Neurology #BrainMap #MotorCortex #Homunculus
    #SomatoCognitiveActionNetwork #SCAN
    #Neuroimaging #fMRI

    neurosciencenews.com/mind-body

  3. Famous ‘homunculus’ brain map redrawn to include complex movements

    Textbook homunculus diagram depicts how the brain controls individual body parts — the revamp could improve treatments for brain injury.

    #Neuroscience #Brain #Neurology #BrainMap #MotorCortex #Homunculus #Neuroimaging #fMRI

    nature.com/articles/d41586-023