Areas

Definition

In the context of neuroimaging, "areas" refer to specific regions or locations within the brain that serve different functions and are responsible for various cognitive processes.

Related terms

Cerebral Cortex:

The outer layer of the brain that is responsible for higher-level cognitive functions such as thinking, reasoning, and language.

Lobes:

Divisions or sections of each cerebral hemisphere. There are four lobes: frontal, parietal, temporal, and occipital; each lobe has its own unique functions.

Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI): A neuroimaging technique that measures changes in blood flow to detect neural activity in specific brain areas. It provides detailed images of brain activity with high spatial resolution.