S1 somatotopic maps
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Dr. Chris Moore accepted the invitation on 11 November 2008 (self-imposed deadline: 11 May 2009).
SI maps refers to the spatial organization of response properties across the primary tactile cortical area, reflecting peripheral stimulus variables such as area of the skin (somatotopy), frequency of stimulation or direction of motion.
