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High-Speed Videography of Embodied Active Sensing in the Rodent Whisker System

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Neuronal Network Analysis

Part of the book series: Neuromethods ((NM,volume 67))

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Self-motion is often a major component of sensation. Comprehensive understanding of natural sensory processing in neural systems thus requires neural recording be coupled to high-resolution observation of behavior. The rodent vibrissa (whisker) system has several advantages as a model for network function during sensory behaviors, but only recently have inputs at the whisker level received serious study. This chapter reviews methods for capturing biological motion via high-speed videography, with emphasis on tracking rodent whiskers or other similar processes such as insect antennae.

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    Jason T. Ritt

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    Tommaso Fellin

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Ritt, J.T. (2011). High-Speed Videography of Embodied Active Sensing in the Rodent Whisker System. In: Fellin, T., Halassa, M. (eds) Neuronal Network Analysis. Neuromethods, vol 67. Humana Press. https://doi.org/10.1007/7657_2011_9

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