Right hemisphere
Right Hemisphere
The Right Hemisphere (pronunciation: /raɪt ˈhɛmɪsfɪər/) is one of the two Cerebral Hemispheres of the Brain. It is primarily responsible for spatial abilities, face recognition and processing music. It controls the left side of the body.
Etymology
The term 'hemisphere' comes from the Greek words 'hemi' meaning 'half', and 'sphaira' meaning 'globe' or 'sphere'. The term 'right hemisphere' is used to describe the right half of the brain when viewed from above.
Function
The Right Hemisphere is involved in the control of the left side of the body, and is the more artistic and creative side of the brain. It plays a significant role in interpreting visual information and spatial processing. It is also involved in the processing of music and other nonverbal information, as well as the perception and recognition of emotions.
Related Terms
- Cerebral Hemispheres: The two halves of the brain, each of which is divided into four lobes.
- Brain: The organ of the body which controls all functions, both voluntary and involuntary.
- Left Hemisphere: The left half of the brain, controlling the right side of the body and responsible for tasks that involve logic, such as science and mathematics.
- Spatial Abilities: The capacity to understand, reason, and remember the spatial relations among objects or space.
- Face Recognition: The cognitive process of identifying and recognizing familiar faces.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Right hemisphere
- Wikipedia's article - Right hemisphere
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