The bliss (not the problem) of motor abundance (not redundancy)

2012/01/14 by Mark L. Latash · 33 citations
Neuroscience · Psychology · Engineering · #Motor Control and Adaptation #Action Observation and Synchronization #Mechanics and Biomechanics Studies

paper · doi:10.1007/s00221-012-3000-4

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