language and the brain

The apparent specialization of the left hemisphere of the brain for language functions.

A language disorder that affects a person's ability to communicate, often caused by brain damage.

The most common cause of aphasia, resulting from interrupted blood flow to the brain.

A phenomenon where one sound is carried over to the next word, leading to errors in speech, e.g., 'my favorite fong'.

An area of the brain that controls the movement of muscles, including those used for speech.

A type of aphasia characterized by difficulty in speech production, often associated with damage to Broca's area.

A type of aphasia where comprehension is impaired, but speech production remains fluent and nonsensical.

A type of aphasia associated with damage to the arcuate fasciculus, characterized by poor repetition skills.

A region in the frontal lobe of the left hemisphere that is crucial for speech production.

A region in the temporal lobe of the left hemisphere that is important for language comprehension.