Abstract
Cells in the precentral gyrus of the human brain directly send signals to the periphery to generate movement and are topologically organized as a map of the body. We find that movement induced electrophysiological changes from implanted depth electrodes extend this map 3-dimensionally throughout the volume of the gyrus. Unexpectedly, this organization is interrupted by a motor association area in the depths of the central sulcus at its mid-lateral aspect that is active during many different types of movements from both sides of the body.
Competing Interest Statement
The authors have declared no competing interest.
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↵* Contact: miller.kai{at}mayo.edu
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