Henry Molaison Flashcards by Genevieve Antona | Brainscape

Q

What was removed from Henry Molaison?

A

Hippocampus was removed bilaterally in 1953

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Why was Henry Molaison’s hippocampus removed?

A

To try and treat severe epilepsy

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Who performed the surgery on HM?

A

William Scoville

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What did the removal of HM’s hippocampus cause?

A

Anterograde amnesia

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