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. 2022 Mar 1;12(3):380. doi: 10.3390/jpm12030380

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Embodiment and body ownership examples. (A1) Hand-related neuronal populations that normally react only to visual stimuli near the hand (A2) after repeated tool use and show similar activation patterns for the area surrounding the tool. (B) The classic rubber hand illusion show how artificial objects, using proper stimulation procedures, can be experienced as part of our own body. (C) The appropriate combination of training and features of prosthetic devices can lead to their integration into body representations, allowing for effective interaction with one’s body and environment.