Two basic properties of space representation in the brain: evidence from unilateral neglect. Issue 2 (February 1985)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Bisiach, E; Capitani, E; Porta, E
• Is Part Of: Journal of neurology, neurosurgery and psychiatry. Volume 48:Issue 2(1985)
• Page Start: 141
• Page End: 144
• Publication Date: 1985-02
• Subjects: Neurology -- Periodicals; Nervous system -- Surgery -- Periodicals; Psychiatry -- Periodicals; 616.8
• DOI: 10.1136/jnnp.48.2.141
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0022-3050

Abstract

Abstract : It is argued, on the grounds of earlier findings, that the neural substrate of egocentric space representation has analogue (non-symbolic) topo-topical properties. It is then argued from fresh evidence that space representation appears to be anchored to the sagittal midplane of the trunk and to the line of sight. A tentative reduction of the suggested properties of space representation to the neuro-physiological level is briefly outlined.