The turtle as a model for spinal motor circuits

Rune W. Berg

doi:10.1016/B978-0-12-816477-8.00009-0

The turtle as a model for spinal motor circuits

Rune W. Berg

Neuronal Signalling

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Abstract

The turtle has several advantages as a model system for investigating spinal motor activity. The high resistance to anoxia allows in vitro investigation of the fully developed and adult spinal circuitry. The turtle is mechanically stable and natural sensory inputs can induce multiple complex motor behaviors, without the need for application of neurochemicals. We review the use of the turtle as an experimental model, the historical aspects, major findings that have resulted from using this model, its major shortcomings and challenges, and exciting new approaches.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	The Neural Control of Movement : Model Systems and Tools to Study Locomotor Function
Editors	Patrick J. Whelan, Simon A. Sharples
Number of pages	15
Volume	1
Publisher	Academic Press
Publication date	2020
Edition	1
Pages	205-219
Chapter	9
ISBN (Print)	978-0-12-816477-8
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-816477-8.00009-0
Publication status	Published - 2020

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