Transcallosal Control of Bilateral Actions

Exerc Sport Sci Rev. 2019 Oct;47(4):251-257. doi: 10.1249/JES.0000000000000202.

Abstract

The corpus callosum is an important neural structure for controlling and coordinating bilateral movements of the upper limbs; however, there remains a substantial lack of knowledge regarding its association with lower limb control. We argue that transcallosal structure is an integral neural mechanism underlying control of the lower limbs and callosal degradation is a key contributor to mobility declines.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Accidental Falls / prevention & control
  • Aging / pathology
  • Aging / physiology
  • Corpus Callosum / anatomy & histology
  • Corpus Callosum / pathology
  • Corpus Callosum / physiology*
  • Gait Analysis
  • Humans
  • Lower Extremity / physiology*
  • Motor Activity / physiology*
  • Walking / physiology