Physiological motor control

Course subject(s) Control interfaces for mechanical devices

The Central Nervous System being conceived as the controller of body movement, is the focus of the this chapter.

This chapter will:

  • present the Central Nervous System as the controller of body movements,
  • present the hierarchical structure of the CNS,
  • describe the importance of reflexive control for ensuring optimal interaction with the environment.
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