Month: October 2020

Evidence suggests that birds possess an enigmatic balance sensing organ in the lumbosacral spinal canal, called the ‘lumbosacral organ’ (LSO).  We develop a 3D anatomical model of the quail LSO that includes bony and soft-tissue structures. Based on anatomical features, we propose that the LSO functions as a fluid-submerged mass-spring-damper system that could sense accelerations…

The UCI Neuromechanics lab is hiring a Project Coordinator (1-year position) to facilitate collaboration, communication & outreach activities. More information about the position can be found here: https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF06460 Please contact Dr Daley with any questions!…