Brodmann area 39
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| Latin | area angularis |
| NeuroLex ID | birnlex_1772 |
| FMA | 68636 |
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Brodmann area 39, or BA39, is part of the parietal cortex in the human brain. BA39 encompasses the angular gyrus, lying near to the junction of temporal, occipital and parietal lobes.
This area is also known as angular area 39 (H). It corresponds to the
occipitotemporal area 37
(H) (Brodmann-1909).
Function
Area 39 was regarded by Alexander Luria as a part of the parietal-temporal-occipital area, which includes Brodmann area 40, Brodmann area 19, and Brodmann area 37. Damage to the left Brodmann area 39 may result in dyslexia or in semantic
glial cells) in this (left sided) area than normal.[1]
The right Brodmann area 39 appears to play a role in body image because electrical stimulation of the right angular gyrus induces an 'out-of-body' experience.[2]
See also
References
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