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Matching Structures
A&P 201
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Temporal Lobe | Initial cortical processing for hearing |
| Wernicke's Area | Responsible for comprehension and formulation of coherent patterns of speech |
| Somatosensory Cortex | Initial cortical processing for sensations arising from the surface of the body. |
| Limbic Association Cortex | Primarily concerned with motivation and emotion |
| Corpus Callosum | A thick band of axons passing between the two hemispheres. |
| Primary Motor Cortex | Triggers voluntary movement by activating motor neurons. |
| Occipital Lobe | Initial cortical processing for vision |
| Broca's Area | Responsible for speaking ability |
| Premotor Area | Programs complex sequences of movement. |
| Prefrontal Association Cortex | Lesions in this area result in changes in personality and social behavior. |