Eye-Head Coordination

Definition The control of the line of sight by the central nervous system is part of a larger visuomotor system allowing us to perceive, localize and recognize objects in the outside world. It is therefore an important research topic, and eye-head coordination further represents a good model for the study of the sensory-motor transformation mechanisms involved in the control of any multi-joint system. Eye-head coordination refers to the various mechanisms which contribute to orienting movements or to stabilization of the line of sight in space. This paper focuses on orienting movements and considers temporal and spatial coupling mechanisms, regulating respectively when and how much the ocular and cephalic body platforms move.