A Map for Horizontal Disparity in Monkey V2

Gang Chen, Haidong D. Lu, Anna W. Roe

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Abstract

The perception of visual depth is determined by integration of spatial disparities of inputs from the two eyes. Single cells in visual cortex of monkeys are known to respond to specific binocular disparities; however, little is known about their functional organization. We now show, using intrinsic signal optical imaging and single-unit physiology, that, in the thick stripe compartments of the second visual area (V2), there is a clustered organization of Near cells and Far cells, and moreover, there are topographic maps for Near to Far disparities within V2. Our findings suggest that maps for visual disparity are calculated in V2, and demonstrate parallels in functional organization between the thin, pale, and thick stripes of V2.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)442-450
Number of pages9
JournalNeuron
Volume58
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - May 8 2008
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • SYSNEURO

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Neuroscience

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