visuomotoriska

Visuomotoriska integration, often simply referred to as "visuomotoriska", is a concept in science that concerns the integration of visual and motor processes in the brain. This integration is essential for our ability to interact with the world around us, allowing us to perform actions like reaching for objects, grasping, and manipulating tools.

The term "visuomotoriska" is derived from a combination of the Latin words "visus," meaning sight or vision, and "motor," meaning movement. The concept was first introduced by Vittorio Gallese and Giacomo Rizzolatti, who studied the neural mechanisms underlying the coordination of motor and visual processes in primates and humans.

Visuomotoriska integration involves the synchronization of visual and motor signals in the brain, allowing us to perceive and act upon objects in a coordinated manner. For example, when you reach for a glass of water, your eyes guide your hand to the object, and your brain integrates visual information with motor commands to adjust the movement of your hand and fingers. This process is thought to involve a network of brain areas, including the primary visual cortex, the anterior intraparietal area, and the premotor cortex.

Damage to the brain areas involved in visuomotoriska integration can lead to impairments in movement and coordination, such as hemiparesis following stroke or apraxia in the case of neurological disorders affecting the parietal lobe. Research into visuomotoriska integration has important implications for understanding and treating motor disorders, and has contributed to the development of novel approaches to rehabilitation and neuroprosthetic devices.