Range fractionation in the locust metathoracic femoral chordotonal organ |
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Authors: | Thomas Matheson |
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Institution: | (1) Department of Zoology, University of Canterbury, 1 Christchurch, New Zealand;(2) Present address: Department of Zoology, University of Cambridge, Downing Street, CB2 3EJ Cambridge, England |
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Abstract: | Summary Insect femoral chordotonal organs are internal proprioceptors which monitor the position and movements of the femur-tibia joint of the leg. The locust (Locusta migratoria) metathoracic femoral chordotonal organ is composed of approximately 100 neurones with a variety of response properties. In this study intracellular recordings were used to examine the range fractionation of phasic and tonic responses to tibial movements. Some neurones responded across the full range of leg angles, while others had restricted response ranges, and could therefore act as labeled lines. Neurones with maximal firing at mid-angles are described for the first time in a locust femoral chordotonal organ. Responses are discussed in terms of underlying structural constraints on signal transduction.Abbreviation
(mt) FCO
(metathoracic) femoral chordotonal organ |
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Keywords: | Locust Insect Femoral chordotonal organ Proprioceptor Range fractionation Hysteresis |
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