Lateralization of Brain Function

Definition

Lateralization of brain function refers to the concept that different functions and processes are primarily located in one hemisphere of the brain, either the left or right. This means that certain activities or abilities are more dominant in one side of the brain than the other.

Related terms

Split-Brain Research: This term refers to a type of research where individuals have had their corpus callosum severed, preventing communication between hemispheres.

Hemispheric Specialization: It is a related term that describes how each hemisphere specializes in certain functions or processes.

Corpus Callosum:

The corpus callosum is a thick bundle of nerve fibers connecting both hemispheres and allowing communication between them.