Brodmann area 38
Brodmann area 38
Brodmann area 38 (pronounced: Broad-man area thirty-eight), also known as BA38, is a region of the cerebral cortex in the human brain. This area is also known as the temporal pole, which is the most anterior part of the temporal lobe.
Etymology
The term "Brodmann area 38" is named after the German neurologist Korbinian Brodmann, who first defined this area in 1909 based on its unique cytoarchitectonic characteristics.
Function
Brodmann area 38 is involved in several cognitive functions, including emotion processing, social cognition, and semantic memory. It is also implicated in various neurological and psychiatric conditions, such as schizophrenia, autism, and Alzheimer's disease.
Related Terms
- Cerebral cortex: The outer layer of the cerebrum, involved in many higher brain functions.
- Temporal lobe: One of the four major lobes of the brain, involved in processing sensory input and assigning it emotional meaning.
- Cytoarchitectonic: The study of cellular composition of the brain's tissues.
- Semantic memory: The memory of meanings, understandings, and other concept-based knowledge.
- Schizophrenia: A long-term mental disorder involving a breakdown in the relation between thought, emotion, and behavior.
- Autism: A developmental disorder characterized by difficulties with social interaction and communication.
- Alzheimer's disease: A progressive disease that destroys memory and other important mental functions.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Brodmann area 38
- Wikipedia's article - Brodmann area 38
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