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The papers by Kernell, by Burke et al., by Wyman, and Stephens et al. initiated a discussion along two main lines: (1) the order of the recruitment of neurones into activity, and (2) the general validity of the classification of motoneurones by the indices applied by Burke et al. A sideline was introduced by Wyman in taking up the problem of how nerve fibres find their way to the next synaptic station. Wyman introduced a hypothesis based on their successive occupation of nuclei according to a somatotopic or ‘place’ principle. However, an array of arguments in favour of the generally accepted notion of ‘specificity’ followed from the floor. In particular, it was pointed out that microelectrode recordings of cells only 100μm apart could reveal entirely different sets of connection and properties.
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Granit, R. (1973). Discussion Summary. In: Stein, R.B., Pearson, K.G., Smith, R.S., Redford, J.B. (eds) Control of Posture and Locomotion. Advances in Behavioral Biology, vol 7. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4613-4547-3_12
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