HM Could Still Learn a Motor Task

question 5

Essay

H.M. could still learn a motor task. The following is a figure showing how H.M improved in his ability to trace an image over three days. If he was able to learn the motor task, but his long-term memory of learning the motor task was impaired, what do you think his performance on day 2 would look like? Figure Q10-3

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Definitions:

Tendon

A cord-like, fibrous tissue that connects muscle to bone.

Aponeurosis

A fibrous sheet or flat, expanded tendon that attaches muscles to the parts they move.

Perimysium

The connective tissue sheath that groups muscle fibers into bundles or fascicles within a muscle.

Gastrocnemius

A major calf muscle that flexes the knee and aids in the plantar flexion of the foot.