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This is the homunculus

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·December 9, 2019·3 min read

Researchers discover the origin and evolution of a famous concept of the brain

Researchers investigate the origin and evolution of one of the most famous neurobiology concepts, Penfield's homunculus.

This image shows the new location of the neck's motor control region on a homunculus drawing.

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·June 17, 2015·4 min read

Refining Penfield’s Motor Homunculus

A new study refines the motor homunculus and corrects the location of the neck's motor control region.