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Broca Area  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • Functional neuroanatomical region of the inferior frontal gyrus consisting of pars opercularis and pars triangularis. It is important in SPEECH and LANGUAGE production. Injuries to Broca area are associated with BROCA APHASIA and APRAXIA.

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Broca's Area
  • Broca's Region
  • Broca's Speech Area

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URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-V12R14B1-R

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