Ein Hoch auf das Menschlein – Der Homunkulus damals und heute

Wenn es um die Repräsentation des menschlichen Körpers im Hirn geht, erscheint bei den meisten unweigerlich das Bild des Homunkulus vor dem geistigen Auge. Mit seinen unproportionierten Körperteilen, den langen Fingern, dem großen Mund und der plumpen Zunge hat dieser einen unauslöschlichen Eindruck hinterlassen. Letztes Jahr feierte er seinen 70. Geburtstag – Zeit, zu schauen, ob er nicht viel agiler ist als bisher angenommen.

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Article published online:
14 July 2021

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