Brain Stimulation in the Monkey: Techniques and Results

Synopsis

Materials and techniques used in construction of surface and depth electrodes and surgery for permanent implantation. Demonstrated responses include: extension of contralateral arm and contralateral rotation of the body by stimulation of area 4; coughing, gagging, and vomiting evoked by medullary stimulation; and eye movements and nystagmus by tectal area stimulation. Independence of motor cortex and hippocampus is demonstrated. More useful in illustrating methods, than as an account of the ways in which the monkey brain controls its behaviour.

Language

English

Country

United States

Medium

Film; Film. 16mm. sd. col. 19 min.

Technical information

Black-and-white / Sound

Year of production

1957

Availability

University of Cambridge, Department of Psychology

Subjects

Biology; Medical sciences

Keywords

brain; electrodes; monkeys

Credits

Director

J M R Delgado

Distribution Formats

Type

Film

Format

16mm

Production Company

Name

Yale University School of Medicine

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