Modulation of Motor Evoked Potentials via the Cutaneous Silent Period within Proximal–Distal Muscles in the Upper-Limb

• Published in: Neuroscience Vol. 495; pp. 15 - 24
• Main Authors: Eckert, Nathanial R., Greenwell, Davin, Poston, Brach, Riley, Zachary A.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States Elsevier Ltd 15.07.2022
• Subjects: cutaneous silent period; motor evoked potentials; spinal reflex; CSP; AD; TRI; APB; spinal reflex; FCR; PD; ECR; cutaneous silent period; motor evoked potentials; TMS; BIC; EMG; MEPs; Cutaneous Silent Period; Motor Evoked Potentials; Spinal Reflex

•The cutaneous silent period (CSP) is traditionally presented to occur within extensor muscles.•This study demonstrates CSP activation in both extensor and flexor muscles of the upper limb.•Results demonstrate a differential level of descending drive suppression via the CSP.•This differential level...