Abstract
Because of its simple anatomical structure and its smooth movements, the oculomotor system has been regarded as a good model to study the more complex motor control system, such as the skeleto-muscular system. Traditionally, simple stimuli were used to explore the oculomotor system, assuming its simple reflexive operation. However, recent studies have challenged the oculomotor system with more complex stimuli and have revealed a variety of responses. Thus, it has opened the way for us to further study the oculomotor system as a probe to understand the higher integrative function of the brain. This symposium will focus on the sensory, perceptual, and cognitive processes that influence the neural control of eye movements. [Jpn J Physiol 54 Suppl:S34 (2004)]
