Topics Covered
- Mirror Neuron Physiology
- Discovery
- Development
- Current accepted theories
2. Recognized mirror neurons system (MNS) circuitry and functionality
- Inferior frontal gyrus (IFG)
- Premotor cortex (PMC)
- Superior parietal lobule (SPL)
- Rostral inferior parietal lobule (IPL)
- Mirror neuron systems and self-mapping
- Fronto-parietal mirror neuron system modeling
3. Accepted functions of the MNS
- Understanding intentions
- Empathy
- Learning facilitation
- Automatic imitation
- Motor mimicry
4. Proposed pathophysiology within the MNS in various conditions:
- Autism
- Psychiatric disorders
- Post-Stroke
- Language disorders
- Social cognition
- Empathy
5. Cognitive/higher functions in:
- ALS
- Parkinson’s Ds
- Frontotemporal dementia
- Alzheimer’s Ds
