Geometrical analysis of human three-channel Lissajous' trajectory of auditory brain-stem evoked potentials. 1984

H Pratt, and Z Har'el, and E Golos

Three-channel Lissajous' trajectories (3CLTs) of auditory brain-stem evoked potentials (ABEPs) were obtained for a group of 15 normal humans. 3CLTs were studied using geometric spatial descriptors of rate of bending (curvature), local planarity (torsion), as well as the parameters of best fit planes along the trajectory. Point-by-point analysis enabled objective determination of apices (curvature maxima) which divided the trajectory to curvilinear segments. Consecutive apices defined planar segments (each consisting of two curvilinear segments) along the trajectory. Of the two possibilities of arranging apices in the middle of planar segments only one yielded consistently planar segments. The alternative set of apex triads represented transitions between truly planar segments. The variability of position and orientation measures of planar segments was greater than that of apex latencies and plane limits. The significance of planes, as well as their generation, in 3CLT of ABEP, remains to be studied.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D008433 Mathematics The deductive study of shape, quantity, and dependence. (From McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, 6th ed) Mathematic
D001933 Brain Stem The part of the brain that connects the CEREBRAL HEMISPHERES with the SPINAL CORD. It consists of the MESENCEPHALON; PONS; and MEDULLA OBLONGATA. Brainstem,Truncus Cerebri,Brain Stems,Brainstems,Cerebri, Truncus,Cerebrus, Truncus,Truncus Cerebrus
D004569 Electroencephalography Recording of electric currents developed in the brain by means of electrodes applied to the scalp, to the surface of the brain, or placed within the substance of the brain. EEG,Electroencephalogram,Electroencephalograms
D005072 Evoked Potentials, Auditory The electric response evoked in the CEREBRAL CORTEX by ACOUSTIC STIMULATION or stimulation of the AUDITORY PATHWAYS. Auditory Evoked Potentials,Auditory Evoked Response,Auditory Evoked Potential,Auditory Evoked Responses,Evoked Potential, Auditory,Evoked Response, Auditory,Evoked Responses, Auditory,Potentials, Auditory Evoked
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000328 Adult A person having attained full growth or maturity. Adults are of 19 through 44 years of age. For a person between 19 and 24 years of age, YOUNG ADULT is available. Adults

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