Activation of the Subthalamic Nucleus (IMAGE)

The University of Osaka

Activation of the Subthalamic Nucleus

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The movies of the android robot showed stronger activation in the subthalamic nucleus than those of the human model. The subthalamic nucleus is involved in the motor system and plays an important role in smooth motion. It is also a target area in deep brain stimulation to treat Parkinson disease.

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Osaka University

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