Organization for Human Brain Mapping
Organization for Human Brain Mapping
The Organization for Human Brain Mapping (OHBM) is an international society dedicated to the understanding of the anatomical and functional organization of the human brain. It is primarily achieved through the use of neuroimaging techniques such as Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and Positron Emission Tomography (PET).
Pronunciation
The pronunciation of the term is: /ɔːrɡənaɪˈzeɪʃən fɔːr ˈhjuːmən breɪn ˈmæpɪŋ/
Etymology
The term 'Organization for Human Brain Mapping' is derived from the English language. 'Organization' is derived from the Greek word 'organon', meaning tool or instrument. 'Human' is derived from the Latin word 'humanus', meaning human. 'Brain' is derived from the Old English word 'brægen', meaning brain. 'Mapping' is derived from the Middle English word 'mappe', meaning map.
Related Terms
- Neuroimaging: The process of producing images of the structure or activity of the brain or other part of the nervous system by techniques such as MRI or PET.
- Neuroscience: The scientific study of the nervous system.
- Cognitive Neuroscience: The scientific study of neural mechanisms underlying cognition.
- Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI): A functional neuroimaging procedure using MRI technology that measures brain activity by detecting changes associated with blood flow.
- Brain Atlas: A set of reference maps that give spatial context to neuroanatomical, neurochemical, or neurophysiological data.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Organization for Human Brain Mapping
- Wikipedia's article - Organization for Human Brain Mapping
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