Symmetries of the Central Vestibular System: Forming Movements for Gravity and a Three-Dimensional World

Symmetry

Gin McCollum¹ 

[1] Neuro-Otology Department, Legacy Research Center, 1225 NE 2nd Avenue, Portland, Oregon 97232, USA

关键词: central vestibular system;    sensorimotor;    causal logic;    symmetry;    movement;    integration;    mathematical;    oscillation;    coordination;   

DOI  :  10.3390/sym2031544

来源: mdpi

【 摘 要 】

Intrinsic dynamics of the central vestibular system (CVS) appear to be at least partly determined by the symmetries of its connections. The CVS contributes to whole-body functions such as upright balance and maintenance of gaze direction. These functions coordinate disparate senses (visual, inertial, somatosensory, auditory) and body movements (leg, trunk, head/neck, eye). They are also unified by geometric conditions. Symmetry groups have been found to structure experimentally-recorded pathways of the central vestibular system. When related to geometric conditions in three-dimensional physical space, these symmetry groups make sense as a logical foundation for sensorimotor coordination.

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