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Neurophysiological basis of movement

by Mark L. Latash

Neurophysiological Basis of Movement is the only contemporary comprehensive textbook on the neurophysiology of voluntary movement: The book also covers relevant information from the study of biomechanics, anatomy, control theory, and motor disorders. It emphasizes neurophysiological mechanisms that apply to the processes of voluntary movements. Several motor disorders are discussed, including spinal cord injury and Parkinson's disease, as well as issues related to motor rehabilitation. Readers also will appreciate the references that accompany each of five "Worlds" and a glossary for the entire text.

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  1. Which character stayed with you after you turned the last page, and why?
  2. Was there a moment where you disagreed with a character’s choice? What would you have done?
  3. What theme did this book keep circling back to — and did it earn its ending?
  4. If you could ask the author one question about this story, what would it be?
  5. Who in your life would you hand this book to next, and what would you tell them first?