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Fractionation of muscle activity in rapid responses to startling cues

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We demonstrate that the ability to activate muscles selectively is preserved during the very rapid reactions produced following a startling cue. This suggests that the contributions from different descending pathways… Click to show full abstract

We demonstrate that the ability to activate muscles selectively is preserved during the very rapid reactions produced following a startling cue. This suggests that the contributions from different descending pathways are comparable between these rapid reactions and more typical voluntary movements.

Keywords: fractionation muscle; responses startling; rapid responses; activity rapid; startling cues; muscle activity

Journal Title: Journal of Neurophysiology
Year Published: 2017

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