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A common framework for perception and action: Neuroimaging evidence

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  15 November 2002

Thierry Chaminade
Affiliation:
Neurophysiology of Intentionality, INSERM Unit 280, Lyon, 69 424 Cedex 3 Francechaminade@lyon151.inserm.fr http://www.lyon151.inserm.fr/unites/280_1angl.html
Jean Decety
Affiliation:
Center for Mind, Brain and Learning, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98195 decety@lyon151.inserm.fr http://www.lyon151.inserm.fr/unites/280_1angl.html

Abstract

In recent years, neurophysiological evidence has accumulated in favor of a common coding between perception and execution of action. We review findings from recent neuroimaging experiments in the action domain with three complementary perspectives: perception of action, covert action triggered by perception, and reproduction of perceived action (imitation). All studies point to the parietal cortex as a key region for body movement representation, both observed and performed.

Type
Brief Report
Copyright
© 2001 Cambridge University Press

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