Brodmann area
Brodmann area
Brodmann area (pronunciation: /ˈbrɔːdmən ˈɛəriə/) is a region of the cerebral cortex defined based on its cytoarchitectonics, or organization of cells.
Etymology
The term "Brodmann area" is named after the German neurologist Korbinian Brodmann, who first defined these areas in the early 20th century.
Definition
A Brodmann area is a region of the cerebral cortex that is defined by its neuroanatomical organization of cells. Brodmann areas were originally defined and numbered by the German neurologist Korbinian Brodmann based on the cytoarchitectural organization of neurons he observed in the human brain using a microscope.
Related Terms
- Cerebral cortex: The outer layer of the cerebrum, composed of folded gray matter, playing a key role in memory, attention, perception, cognition, awareness, thought, language, and consciousness.
- Neuroanatomy: The study of the structure and organization of the nervous system.
- Neuron: A specialized cell transmitting nerve impulses; a nerve cell.
- Human brain: The central organ of the human nervous system, and with the spinal cord makes up the central nervous system.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Brodmann area
- Wikipedia's article - Brodmann area
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