Oral cavity representation at the frontal operculum of macaque monkeys.

摘要: Abstract Receptive properties of neurons at areas 3 and 1–2, the gustatory area (area G) in frontal operculum (Fop) neighboring were investigated cerebral cortex Macaca irus fuscata by applying mechanical taste stimulation to oral cavity lips. Tactile with different receptive noted 3, 1–2 G. Areas G packed tongue neurons, though a considerable number palate also found G, while was involved representation tongue, palate, periodontia Both anterior posterior parts represented on these areas, part (the soft palate) largely represented. The represented, without separation. Various tissues laterality: Periodontia lips most frequently bilaterally or contralaterally, but often ipsilaterally. In 6, insula other surrounding tactile have fields lips, periodontium, mainly bilateral. On hand, located some insula. present study demonstrated that macaque monkeys, sensation is Fop as well (e.g., 6 insula),