2005•The Brain & Neural NetworksOpen access

Function of Mirror Neurons Originated from Motor Control System

Akira Murata

Abstract

Many studies have emphasized simulation theory as a core concept for the mirror neurons that are found in the ventral premotor area (F5) and inferior parietal cortex (PF) of the macaque. Imitation, social cognition, empathy and language are linked to mirror neurons. However, function of mirror neurons in the macaque is still missing, because such cognitive functions are limited or lacking in these monkeys. It is important to discuss these neurons in the aspect of motor function. I would suggest that mirror neurons in area PF might have a roll of monitoring of self generated action. This idea may provide neural correlate of self other distinction.

Open-access reader

About this research paper

What this paper is about

Why it matters

OpenAlex reports 5 citations for this work. Citation counts describe recorded attention and do not establish research quality.

Key contribution

A contribution statement is not available in the OpenAlex record.

Method / approach

Method details are not available in the OpenAlex metadata.

Main findings

Findings are not separately available in the OpenAlex metadata.

Limitations

Limitations are not available in the OpenAlex metadata.

Applications

Application details are not available in the OpenAlex metadata.

Available abstract

Key concepts: Mirror neuron, Macaque, Premotor cortex, Imitation, Neuroscience, Cognition, Empathy, Action (physics)