A Motion Direction Preference Map in Monkey V4

A Motion Direction Preference Map in Monkey V4

In the primate visual system, area V4 is located in the ventral pathway and is traditionally thought to be involved in processing color and form information. However, little is known about its functional role in processing motion information. Using intrinsic signal optical imaging over large fields of view in V1, V2, and V4, we mapped the direction of motion responses in anesthetized macaques. ...

A Motion Direction Map in Macaque V2

In mammals, the perception of motion starts with direction-selective neurons in the visual cortex. Despite numerous studies in monkey primary and second visual cortex (V1 and V2), there has been no evidence of direction maps in these areas. In the present study, we used optical imaging methods to study the organization of motion response in macaque V1 and V2. In contrast to the findings in othe...

Title : A Motion Direction Map in Macaque V 2 Running Title : A Direction map in V 2

Acknowledgements: We thank Dr. Robert Friedman for technical assistance. SUMMARY In mammals, the perception of motion starts with direction-selective neurons in the visual cortex. Despite numerous studies in monkey V1 and V2 (primary and second visual cortex), there has been no evidence of direction maps in these areas. In the present study, we used optical imaging methods to study the organiza...

Callitrichid Monkey Branch Preference

Area V4 in Cebus monkey: extent and visuotopic organization.

We used electrophysiological mapping and myeloarchitectural criteria in order to define the location, extent and visual topography of the fourth visual area (V4) in anesthetized and paralyzed Cebus monkey. Based on these criteria, the borders of V4 with surrounding areas were defined both on the dorsal and ventral cortical surfaces. In addition, to better visualize the visuotopic organization a...