A spinal circuit model with asymmetric cervical-lumbar layout controls backward locomotion and scratching in quadrupeds

• Published in: Neural networks Vol. 178; p. 106422
• Main Authors: Zhu, Qinghua, Han, Fang, Yu, Ying, Wang, Fengjie, Wang, Qingyun, Shakeel, Awais
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States Elsevier Ltd 01.10.2024
• Subjects: Asymmetric cervical-lumbar circuit; Backward locomotion; Computational modeling; Neuronal control; Scratching; Asymmetric cervical-lumbar circuit; Backward locomotion; Neuronal control; Computational modeling; Scratching

Locomotion and scratching are basic motor functions which are critically important for animal survival. Although the spinal circuits governing forward locomotion have been extensively investigated, the organization of spinal circuits and neural mechanisms regulating backward locomotion and scratchin...