Induced oscillations in the alpha band: Functional meaning

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作者
Pfurtscheller, G
机构
[1] Graz Univ Technol, Inst Biomed Engn, Dept Med Informat, A-8010 Graz, Austria
[2] Graz Univ Technol, Ludwig Boltzmann Inst Med Informat & Neuroinforma, A-8010 Graz, Austria
关键词
alpha band rhythms; cortical inhibition; thalamic gating; event-related desynchronization (ERD); event-related synchronization (ERS);
D O I
10.1111/j.0013-9580.2003.12001.x
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R74 [神经病学与精神病学];
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摘要
The phenomena of event-related desynchronization (ERD) and synchronization (ERS) reflect the dynamics of neural networks and can be observed on different scalp locations at the same moment of time. Whereas on one cortical area a focal 10-Hz ERD can be found, other areas can display a 10-Hz ERS. This phenomenon is called focal ERD/surround ERS and is interpreted as a correlate of an activated cortical area (ERD) and simultaneously deactivated or inhibited other areas. The induced oscillations (ERS) are dominant in the 10- to 13-Hz band and very likely mediated by thalamic gating.
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