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Types of Aphasias ☺️ Flashcards

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Wernicke’s aphasia

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Superior temporal gyrus - MCA

Fluent but comprehension impaired

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Broca’s aphasia

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Inferior frontal gyrus - MCA

Non fluent and repetition impaired
Comprehesion intact

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Conduction aphasia

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Stroke affecting arcuate fasiculus - connection between Wernicke’s and Brocas

Fluent speech, comprehension intact
Repetition poor

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Global aphasia

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Lesion affecting all 3 regions

Non fluent, comprehension affected

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