The Localisation Of Function Flashcards
Which hemisphere is the frontal lobe in?
Both
Which hemisphere is the parietal lobe in?
Both
Which hemisphere is the occipital lobe in?
Both
Which hemisphere is the temporal lobe in?
Both
Which hemisphere is the Broca’s are in?
Left
Which hemisphere is the Wernicke’s area in?
Left
Where is the motor area?
Frontal lobe
Where is the Somatosensory area?
Parietal lobe
Where is the visual area?
Occipital lobe
Where is the auditory area?
Temporal lobe
Where is the Broca’s area?
Frontal lobe
Where is the Wernicke’s area?
Temporal lobe
What does the motor area do?
Controls muscles on opposite sides (CONTRALATERAL). Voluntary movements
What does the Somatosensory area do?
Detects sensory events (CONTRALATERAL)
What does the visual area do?
Nerves from the retina travel to areas of the brain via the optic nerve (CONTRALATERAL)