Embodied semantics for actions: Findings from functional brain imaging

被引:132
作者
Aziz-Zadeh, Lisa [1 ]
Damasio, Antonio [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ So Calif, BCI, Dept Occupat Sci, Los Angeles, CA 90089 USA
关键词
embodied semantics; representation of actions; literal and metaphorical phrases;
D O I
10.1016/j.jphysparis.2008.03.012
中图分类号
Q189 [神经科学];
学科分类号
071006 ;
摘要
The theory of embodied semantics for actions specifies that the sensory-motor areas used for producing an action are also used for the conceptual representation of the same action. Here we review the functional imaging literature that has explored this theory and consider both supporting as well as challenging fMRI findings. In particular we address the representation of actions and concepts as well as literal and metaphorical phrases in the premotor cortex. (C) 2008 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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