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Recording from Single Neurons

Synopsis
Shows the positioning of a microelectrode for extracellular recording from the cortex of a cat. Shows the actual operation performed to gain access to the brain. Using a diagram, coveres the principles of locating the microelectrodes.
Series
Neurophysiology of Perception, Series
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Film; Film. 16mm. sd. col. 8 min.
Technical information
Black-and-white / Sound
Year of production
1972
Availability
Hire
Sale
Uses
Final courses.*
Subjects
Biology
Keywords
brain; cats; cerebral cortex; microelectrodes; neurons

Credits

Producer
David Rowan
Writer
Colin Blakemore
Contributor
Margaret Williams
Cast
Colin Blakemore 

Distribution Formats

Type
Film
Format
16mm

Sponsor

Name

Brain Sciences Information Project

Distributor

Name

BSIP Europrofile Ltd

Phone
020 8946 8644
Fax
020 8946 4599
Address
Hill House
96 Wimbledon Hill
London
SW19 7PB
Notes
Contact: Dr Hartley Millar (2/01), e-mail hmillar@cix.couk

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