Difference in quick phases induced by horizontal and vertical vestibular stimulations: Role of the otolithic input

Journal of Vestibular Research: Equilibrium and Orientation

Volumn 7, Issue 2-3, 1997, Pages 89-99

  Pettorossi, V E ^a   Errico, P ^b   Ferraresi, A ^b  

^a UNIVERSITY OF PERUGIA   (Italy)

^b CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY   (Italy)

Author keywords

Gravity; Otolithic receptors; Quick phases; Vestibulo ocular reflex

Indexed keywords

ANIMAL EXPERIMENT; CAT; CONFERENCE PAPER; GRAVITY; HUMAN; NONHUMAN; NORMAL HUMAN; OTOLITH; PRIORITY JOURNAL; RABBIT; SIGNAL PROCESSING; VESTIBULOOCULAR REFLEX;

EID: 0031005130     PISSN: 09574271     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.3233/ves-1997-72-302     Document Type: Conference Paper

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