Brodmann area 38

Brodmann area 38 (BA38) is a region of the cerebral cortex in the human brain. This area is also known as the temporal pole, which is the most anterior part of the temporal lobe. It is involved in several functions, including emotional processing and memory.

Anatomy

BA38 is located in the temporal lobe, at the most anterior part of the superior temporal gyrus. It is bounded by the area 20 posteriorly and the area 36 inferiorly. The area is named after the German neurologist Korbinian Brodmann, who first described it in 1909.

Function

The exact functions of BA38 are not fully understood, but it is known to be involved in several cognitive and emotional processes. It plays a role in semantic memory, which is the memory of meanings, understandings, and other concept-based knowledge. It is also involved in the processing of emotions, particularly those related to social cognition.

In addition, BA38 has been implicated in various neurological and psychiatric conditions, including Alzheimer's disease, schizophrenia, and autism. However, the exact role of this area in these conditions is still a subject of ongoing research.

See also

• Brodmann area
• Cerebral cortex
• Temporal lobe