A BRAIN-STEM REFLEX IN THE BLINK OF AN EYE

Authors
EVINGER C
Citation
C. Evinger, A BRAIN-STEM REFLEX IN THE BLINK OF AN EYE, News in physiological sciences, 10, 1995, pp. 147-153
Citations number
15
Categorie Soggetti
Physiology
Journal title
News in physiological sciences → ACNP
ISSN journal
08861714
Volume
10
Year of publication
1995
Pages
147 - 153
Database
ISI
SICI code
0886-1714(1995)10:<147:ABRITB>2.0.ZU;2-0
Abstract
The mammalian eyelid participates in blinking and eye movements. Blink ing requires transient lid movements, whereas the lid movements accomp anying eye movements additionally involve maintaining the lid in a new position. Eyelid control evolved so that the lid-closing muscle gover ns blinks and the lid-opening muscle determines lid position.