Oculomotor response to linear acceleration as induced by counter-rotation in supine subjects

• Published in: Aviation, space, and environmental medicine Vol. 69; no. 2; p. 121
• Main Authors: Cheung, B, Money, K, Eizenman, M
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 01.02.1998
• Subjects: Acceleration; Adult; Aviation; Gravitation; Humans; Middle Aged; Nystagmus, Pathologic - physiopathology; Rotation; Supine Position; Vestibule, Labyrinth - physiology

Horizontal nystagmus occurs in response to sinusoidal linear accelerations directed along an upright subject's Y (interaural) axis, and is proposed to be mediated by an utricular otolith mechanism. The otolith organs, composed of the utricles and saccules, provide a unique set of signals for an...