Wernicke's Area
Anatomy: Wernicke's area is located on the temporal lobe on the left side of the brain.
Function: Wernicke's area works with Broca's area to aide in language development. Wernicke's area is responsible for the comprehension of speech. Associated disorders: When this area of the brain is impaired, a disorder known as Wernicke's aphasia can result, which limits the development and effective usage of language. |