Henry Molaison Flashcards
1
Q
What was removed from Henry Molaison?
A
Hippocampus was removed bilaterally in 1953
2
Q
Why was Henry Molaison’s hippocampus removed?
A
To try and treat severe epilepsy
3
Q
Who performed the surgery on HM?
A
William Scoville
4
Q
What did the removal of HM’s hippocampus cause?
A
Anterograde amnesia
