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A map for horizontal disparity in monkey V2.

ABSTRACT: The perception of visual depth is determined by integration of spatial disparities of inputs from the two eyes. Single cells in visual cortex of monkeys are known to respond to specific binocular disparities; however, little is known about their functional organization. We now show, using intrinsic signal optical imaging and single-unit physiology, that, in the thick stripe compartments of the second visual area (V2), there is a clustered organization of Near cells and Far cells, and moreover, there are topographic maps for Near to Far disparities within V2. Our findings suggest that maps for visual disparity are calculated in V2, and demonstrate parallels in functional organization between the thin, pale, and thick stripes of V2.

SUBMITTER: Chen G

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2441920 | biostudies-literature | 2008 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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A map for horizontal disparity in monkey V2.

Chen Gang G Lu Haidong D HD Roe Anna W AW

Neuron 20080501 3

The perception of visual depth is determined by integration of spatial disparities of inputs from the two eyes. Single cells in visual cortex of monkeys are known to respond to specific binocular disparities; however, little is known about their functional organization. We now show, using intrinsic signal optical imaging and single-unit physiology, that, in the thick stripe compartments of the second visual area (V2), there is a clustered organization of Near cells and Far cells, and moreover, t ...[more]

PMID: 18466753

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