The vertebrate control of locomotion involves all levels of the nervous system from cortex to
the spinal cord. Here, we aim to cover all main aspects of this complex behavior, from the …

Neuronal networks within the spinal cord directly control rhythmic movements of the
arms/forelimbs and legs/hindlimbs during locomotion in mammals. For an effective …

Interactions between cervical and lumbar spinal circuits are mediated by long propriospinal
neurons (LPNs). Ablation of descending LPNs in mice disturbs left-right coordination at high …

Locomotion is a complex motor task executed by spinal neurons. Given the diversity of
spinal cord neurons, linking neuronal cell type to function is a challenge. Molecular …

The spinal locomotor central pattern generator (CPG) generates rhythmic activity with
alternating flexion and extension phases. This rhythmic pattern is likely to result from …

A series of recent studies identified key structures in the mesencephalic locomotor region
and the caudal brainstem of mice involved in the initiation and control of slow (exploratory) …

Speed-dependent interlimb coordination allows animals to maintain stable locomotion
under different circumstances. The V3 neurons are known to be involved in interlimb …

The spinal cord is home to the intrinsic networks for locomotion. An animal in which the
spinal cord has been fully severed from the brain can still produce rhythmic, patterned …

The ability to sense and move within an environment are complex functions necessary for
the survival of nearly all species. The spinal cord is both the initial entry site for peripheral …

Vertebrate movement is orchestrated by spinal inter-and motor neurons that, together with
sensory and cognitive input, produce dynamic motor behaviors. These behaviors vary from …