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Studying the Neural Basis of Adaptive Locomotor Behavior in Insects
Chapters
- 00:05Title
- 01:05Introduction
- 01:44Preparing the Experimental Setup
- 02:55Preparing the Animal
- 04:44Recording of the Tarsal Contact
- 06:54Making Recordings of Walking Sequences
- 08:14Locomotion Recordings
- 09:40Conclusion
We describe a method to record motor activity, timed to the electrically recorded tarsal contact signal in a tethered insect, walking on a slippery surface. This is used to study the neural basis of adaptive behavior under reduced influence of mechanical interaction between legs through the substrate.
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Neural BasisAdaptive Locomotor BehaviorInsectsWalking BehaviorNeuronally Produced Stepping OutputPassive ForcesInteractions With Other LegsKinematic AnalysisElectrophysiological RecordingsMotor ActivityRecording Of Neuronal Or Muscular ActivityElectrophysiological EquipmentImplantable ElectrodesLong TetherTelemetric DevicesArthropodsSmaller Walking Insects
