Corpus Callosum

Descriptions of Corpus Callosum

Corpus Callosum: a broad transverse nerve tract connecting the two cerebral hemispheres
Source: WordNet 2.1

Corpus Callosum : the main neocortical commissure of the cerebral hemispheres; it is subdivided into a genu, a rostrum, a body, and a splenium.
Source: CRISP

Summary Information: Corpus Callosum

Corpus Callosum: The corpus callosum is a thick band of nerve fibers located in the middle area of the brain between the two cerebral hemispheres. The corpus callosum connects and enables the two cerebral hemispheres to communicate with each other.

Conditions that can afflict the corpus callosum include agenesis of the corpus callosum and alien hand syndrome.

Closely Related Organs: Corpus Callosum

The following organs are closely related to the organ: Corpus Callosum:

• Cerebrum
• Cerebral hemispheres
• Brain
• Brain stem
• Thalamus
• Cerebellum
• Frontal lobe
• Hypothalamus
• Pituitary gland
• Parietal lobe
• Cranium
• Cerebral spinal fluid
• Central nervous system

Conditions Afflicting Organs: Corpus Callosum

The following conditions are related to the organ: Corpus Callosum:

• Agenesis of the corpus callosum
• Alien hand syndrome

Sub Parts: Corpus Callosum

The following list contains sub-parts of the organ: Corpus Callosum:

• Nerve tissue
• Nerve fibers

Symptoms Related to Afflictions of: Corpus Callosum

These symptoms are related to afflictions of the organ: Corpus Callosum:

• Spasticity
• Seizures
• Problems with vision
• Problems with coordination
• Poor social skills
• Problems with problem solving
• Mental retardation
• Unusual hand movements

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Corpus Callosum: Related Topics

• Corpus

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