Brodmann area 20
Brodmann area 20
Brodmann area 20 (pronunciation: /ˈbrɔːdmən/ /ˈeəriə/ /ˈtwɛnti/), also known as the inferior temporal gyrus, is a region of the cerebral cortex in the brain that is involved in high-level auditory processing.
Etymology
The term "Brodmann area 20" is named after the German neurologist Korbinian Brodmann, who first defined this area in 1909 based on its unique cytoarchitectonic characteristics.
Function
Brodmann area 20 is involved in the processing of sensory input into derived meanings for the appropriate retention of visual memory, language comprehension, and emotion association. It is also thought to play a role in the perception of emotions, particularly negative ones such as fear and anger.
Related Terms
- Cerebral cortex: The outer layer of the cerebrum, involved in many complex brain functions including memory, attention, perceptual awareness, thought, language, and consciousness.
- Inferior temporal gyrus: A region of the brain where the Brodmann area 20 is located.
- Korbinian Brodmann: A German neurologist who first defined the Brodmann areas.
- Emotion: A complex state of feeling that results in physical and psychological changes that influence thought and behavior.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Brodmann area 20
- Wikipedia's article - Brodmann area 20
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