Processing of tactile information in neuronal networks controlling leg movements of the locust

Journal of Insect Physiology

Volumn 43, Issue 2, 1997, Pages 107-123

  Newland, Philip L ^a   Burrows, Malcolm ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Exteroceptors; Grasshopper; Interneurone; Local reflex; Motor neurone

Indexed keywords

ANIMAL CELL; ANIMAL TISSUE; ARTICLE; BODY POSTURE; FEEDBACK SYSTEM; LEG MOVEMENT; LOCOMOTION; LOCUST; NERVE CELL NETWORK; NONHUMAN; PROPRIOCEPTION; SIGNAL PROCESSING; TACTILE STIMULATION;

ANIMALIA; SCHISTOCERCA GREGARIA;

EID: 0030842927     PISSN: 00221910     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/S0022-1910(96)00081-9     Document Type: Review

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