Eloquent cortex
Eloquent Cortex
The Eloquent Cortex (pronounced: eh-LOH-kwuhnt KOR-teks) is a term used in neurology to refer to areas of the brain that, when damaged, can result in significant loss of sensory or motor function.
Etymology
The term "Eloquent Cortex" is derived from the Latin word "eloquentia" meaning "fluent or persuasive speaking". In the context of neurology, it refers to the areas of the brain that 'speak' for certain functions such as movement, speech, and sensory perception.
Related Terms
- Broca's Area: This is a region in the frontal lobe of the dominant cerebral hemisphere (which is the left in about 95% of right-handed individuals and 70% of left-handed individuals) associated with speech production.
- Wernicke's Area: This is one of the main areas of the human brain and is involved in language processing. It is located in the superior temporal gyrus in the dominant cerebral hemisphere, which is the left hemisphere in about 95% of right-handed individuals and 70% of left-handed individuals.
- Primary Motor Cortex: This is the part of the brain where nerve impulses originate that initiate voluntary muscular activity.
- Primary Sensory Cortex: This is the main sensory receptive area for the sense of touch.
- Aphasia: This is a condition that robs you of the ability to communicate. It can affect your ability to speak, write and understand language, both verbal and written.
- Hemiplegia: This is paralysis of one side of the body.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Eloquent cortex
- Wikipedia's article - Eloquent cortex
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