[Simple and synergistic motor effects, induced by the stimulation of the dentate nucleus, in the awake baboon. Determination of the area of hand control].

Abstract

In the Baboon, two regions could be distinguished within the dentate nucleus according to the complexity of motor effects induced through localised electrical stimulation. (a) A rostromedial region, from which synergistic effects were elicited. This part mainly controls proximal muscles. (b) A caudolateral region from which simple movements were induced. A separate area for hand control could be identified within this part of the nucleus.