Glossary Index
Brodmann's area 22
Associational cortical area in the lateral aspect of the superior temporal gyrus; this area participates in the analysis of auditory signals and the reception of language (this area is a major component of Wernicke's area).
Location:
lateral temporal lobe (superior temporal gyrus)
Function:
involved in auditory processing and language reception
See Also:
Temporal lobeSuperior temporal gyrusWernicke's area