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This study examined changes in the somatosensory cortical map in adult monkeys following digit amputation. The key findings were: 1) Representations of adjacent digits and palm surfaces expanded into the territory formerly representing the amputated digit(s). This led to increases in magnification and decreases in receptive field size for the surrounding areas. 2) Discontinuities between digit representations underwent significant shifts, and new boundaries formed as expanded representations approached e

Author

Mayrita Antonio Urquidi

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