Saccadic eye movements are managed by specific neural circuits in the brainstem and cortex.
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Extensive neurophysiological and anatomical evidence confirms that saccadic eye movements are controlled by well-defined neural circuits spanning both the brainstem and the cerebral cortex.
Evidence for · 4
Brain Stem Neural Circuits of Horizontal and Vertical Saccade Systems and their Frame of Reference.
2018 · cited by 28
This study identifies specific brainstem neural circuits from the superior colliculus to ocular motoneurons responsible for generating horizontal and vertical saccades.
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The Saccadic System
2015 · cited by 13
This review highlights the specific neural substrates and regions, including brainstem burst neurons and cortical areas, that govern various types of saccades.
Brainstem neural circuits for fixation and generation of saccadic eye movements.
2019 · cited by 7
This research demonstrates the precise synaptic connections and neural pathways within the superior colliculus and brainstem for generating saccadic eye movements.
[Neural Circuits of Saccadic Eye Movements: Insights into Active Vision].
2025 · cited by 1
This article details the specific neural pathways originating in the superior colliculus and passing through inhibitory burst neurons to manage saccadic eye movements.