Effects of vestibular nerve section on sound-evoked myogenic potentials in the sternocleidomastoid muscle of monkeys

Masahito Tsubota, Hideo Shojaku*, Etsuro Hori, Michiro Fujisaka, Nakamasa Hayashi, Masanori Kurimoto, Noboru Hatakeyama, Mitsuaki Yamazaki, Hisao Nishijo, Taketoshi Ono, Hiroshi Yamamoto, Yukio Watanabe

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Abstract

Objective: The aim of this study was to elucidate the neural pathway for sound-evoked myogenic potentials (SEMPs) in monkeys with characteristics similar to those of vestibular evoked myogenic potentials in humans. Methods: Six macaque monkeys were examined. The effects of total and selective vestibular nerve section on the SEMPs were evaluated in three monkeys. Results: After total vestibular nerve section, the SEMPs and caloric nystagmus were eliminated, and the auditory brainstem response remained. After selective superior vestibular nerve section, the SEMPs remained, but caloric nystagmus was eliminated. Conclusions: The inferior vestibular nerve comprises a neural pathway for SEMPs in monkeys. Significance: SEMP in monkeys may provide a model of human VEMPs.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1488-1493
Number of pages6
JournalClinical Neurophysiology
Volume118
Issue number7
DOIs
StatePublished - 2007/07

Keywords

  • Macaque monkey
  • Sound-evoked myogenic potentials (SEMPs)
  • Sternocleidomastoid muscle
  • Vestibular nerve section

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Sensory Systems
  • Neurology
  • Clinical Neurology
  • Physiology (medical)

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