A circuit that, once activated, produces a rhythmic, recurring set of movements. go to glossary index
A neural circuit giving rise to rhythmic motor activity.
Groups of neurones in spinal cord capable of generating simple postural movements, e.g. alternating flexion and extension of limbs as in walking; seen in infants and in patients with transected spinal cord.
Group of neurons in the central nervous system that, due to the properties of the neurons and the connections between them, can produce a specific pattern (usually rhythmic) of output in the absence of sensory feedback
A network of spinal neurons that, when stimulated by neurotransmitters, cause the muscles of the legs to move in rhythmic stepping motions.
A central pattern generator (CPG) is a network of neurons (or even a single neuron) which is able to exhibit rhythmic activity in the absence of sensory input.