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KMID : 0357220100220040097
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Journal of Korean Society Physical Therapy
2010 Volume.22 No. 4 p.97 ~ p.101
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Comparison of Cortical Activation between Tactile Stimulation and Two-point Discrimination: An fMRI Case Study
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Park Ji-Won
Kim Chung-Sun
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Abstract
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Purpose: Sensory input is very important for proper performance of human. Two-point discrimination is the most widely used tactile sensory test. The purpose of this study was to find the changes in cortical activation patterns between tactile stimulation and two-point discrimination.
Methods: Two healthy subjects participated in our study. fMRI scanning was done during 4 repeated blocks of tactile stimulation and two point discrimination of the right index finger tip. In one block, stimuli were repeated 10 times every three seconds. To determine the changes of cortical neurons during sensory input, intensity index was analyzed.
Results: When tactile stimulation of the right index finger tip was completed, only contralateral primary somatosensory area was activated. In contrast, during two-point discrimination, both the primary somatosensory area and ipsilateral supplementary sensory area were activated.
Conclusion: During two point discrimination, both primary somatosensory area and ipsilateral supplementary sensory area were activated. Therefore, two-point discrimination is required more complex and conscious activity than tactile stimulation.
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KEYWORD
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Two-point discrimination, fMRI, Somatosensory
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