Book
Introduction to the Neurophysiology of Movement
ISBN : 9789819813957
Author : Andrew J Fuglevand
Publisher : World Scientific
Year : 2025
Language : English
Type : Book
Description : This introductory textbook explores how the brain and spinal cord regulate movement. It is designed for senior undergraduate and early-stage graduate or clinical students in movement sciences, physiology, neuroscience, biomedical engineering, physical therapy, occupational therapy, rehabilitation sciences and speech sciences. The book begins by presenting the fundamentals of cellular neurophysiology in a conceptual and accessible manner. It then explores key principles of sensory processing, using the somatosensory system as both a model system and a fundamental component of movement control