Mirror neurons and mirror systems in monkeys and humans

作者:Fabbri Destro Maddalena*; Rizzolatti Giacomo
来源:Physiology, 2008, 23(3): 171-179.
DOI:10.1152/physiol.00004.2008

摘要

Mirror neurons are a distinct class of neurons that transform specific sensory information into a motor format. Mirror neurons have been originally discovered in the premotor and parietal cortex of the monkey. Subsequent neurophysiological ( TMS, EEG, MEG) and brain imaging studies have shown that a mirror mechanism is also present in humans. According to its anatomical locations, mirror mechanism plays a role in action and intention understanding, imitation, speech, and emotion feeling.

  • 出版日期2008-6