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Review
. 2008;32(3):598-610.
doi: 10.1016/j.neubiorev.2007.10.006. Epub 2007 Nov 28.

The biological and behavioral basis of upper limb asymmetries in sensorimotor performance

Daniel J Goble  1 , Susan H Brown
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The biological and behavioral basis of upper limb asymmetries in sensorimotor performance

Daniel J Goble et al. Neurosci Biobehav Rev. 2008.

Abstract

Asymmetries in upper limb performance are a fundamental aspect of human behavior. This phenomenon, commonly known as handedness, has inspired a great deal of research over the course of the past century garnering interest across a multitude of scientific domains. In the present paper, a thorough review of this literature is provided focusing on the current state of knowledge regarding neuro-anatomical and behavior-based arm asymmetries. It is hoped that this information will provide a basis for new insights regarding the design and implementation of future studies regarding arm laterality.

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