Imaging of cortical and white matter language processing

Publication date: Available online 18 May 2015 Source:Seminars in Ultrasound, CT and MRI Author(s): Andrew P Klein , David S Sabsevitz , John L Ulmer , Leighton P Mark While investigations into the functional and anatomic organization of language within the human brain began centuries ago, it is recent advanced imaging techniques including functional MRI and diffusion tensor imaging that have helped propel our understanding forward at an unprecedented rate. Important cortical brain regions and white matter tracts in language processing subsystems including semantic, phonological, and orthographic functions have been identified. An understanding of functional and dysfunctional language anatomy is critical for the practicing Radiologist. This knowledge can be applied to routine neuroimaging exams as well as to more advanced examinations such as presurgical brain mapping.
Source: Seminars in Ultrasound, CT and MRI - Category: Radiology Source Type: research