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Arch Neurol July 2006 PMID 16831974

Neural mechanisms of embodiment: asomatognosia due to premotor cortex damage.

Shahar Arzy, Leila S Overney, Theodor Landis, Olaf Blanke

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Discussions express enthusiasm for the novel findings, with comments like 'this shifts our understanding of body awareness' and references to patient cases, highlighting both scientific curiosity and perceived clinical relevance. The tone is analytical yet optimistic, emphasizing the importance of the premotor cortex in embodiment.

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Most discussions acknowledge the significance of the study, with some highlighting its challenge to traditional views on body awareness.

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The topic sparks strong curiosity, with many posts referencing detailed aspects of the research and its implications.

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Participants reference specific patients, neurological terms, and the roles of the premotor cortex, indicating thoughtful analysis.

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While not universally regarded as revolutionary, some posts note the potential influence on understanding neurological disorders and future research directions.

Abstract in brief

  • The text explains that asomatognosia, a condition where parts of the body are perceived as missing, is traditionally linked to damage in the right posterior parietal cortex, but new studies suggest the premotor cortex in both hemispheres also plays a key role.
  • A specific patient case is described where damage to the right premotor and motor cortices caused her to feel her left arm was missing, which was also connected to mild sensory loss, frontal issues, and difficulty imagining human arms.
  • The findings imply that asomatognosia can result from damage to the right premotor cortex, highlighting its importance in body awareness and embodiment.]
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Source: Neural Mechanisms of Embodiment Asomatognosia Due to Premotor Cortex Damage Shahar Arzy, MD; Leila S. Overney, PhD; Theodor Landis, MD; et al https://t.co/cLjKsJKbug

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Jesus Ramirez-Bermudez
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Source: Neural Mechanisms of Embodiment Asomatognosia Due to Premotor Cortex Damage Shahar Arzy, MD; Leila S. Overney, PhD; Theodor Landis, MD; et al https://t.co/cLjKsJKbug

Nov 30, 2021 · 6 likes · 31,445 followers View post →
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