A continuous smooth map of space in the primary visual cortex of the common marmoset

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    Abstract

    We examined the fine-scale mapping of the visual world within the primary visual cortex of the marmoset monkey (Callithrix jacchus) using differential optical imaging. We stimulated two sets of complementary stripe-like locations in turn, subtracting them to generate the cortical representations of continuous bands of visual space. Rotating this stimulus configuration makes it possible to map different spatial axes within the primary visual cortex. In a similar manner, shifting the stimulated locations between trials makes it possible to map retinotopy at an even finer scale. Using these methods we found no evidence of any local anisotropies or distortions in the cortical representation of visual space. This is despite the fact that orientation preference is mapped in a discontinuous manner across the surface of marmoset V1. Overall, our results indicate that space is mapped in a continuous and smooth manner in the primary visual cortex of the common marmoset. © 2005 a Pion publication.
    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)967-974
    Number of pages7
    JournalPerception
    Volume34
    Issue number8
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2005

    Keywords

    • Animals
    • methods: Brain Mapping
    • psychology: Callithrix
    • Photic Stimulation
    • anatomy & histology: Visual Cortex
    • physiology: Visual Perception

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