Lecture 2 (The Role of Cortical and Subcortical Structures)

This module examines the differences between the 'classic' passive view of vision and a newer approach - Active Vision. It looks at the differences between the two, as well as examining cortical and subcortical structures involved and streams of processing. The notes are very detailed, consisting of information from the seminars and elsewhere. This lecture contains information on: - Main cortical and subcortical structures involved in saccade generation - Evidence of Superior Colliculus involvement in saccades - Layers in the Superior Colliculus - Collicular Neurons - Sequence of activity in Superior Colliculus in Saccade Generation - Brainstem Saccade Generator - Summary of Subcortical Structures - Cortical Areas - Parietal Cortex - Lateral Intraparietal Area - Frontal Eye Fields - Parallel Pathways - Frontal Eye Fields and Saccades - Supplementary Eye Fields