Localization of function

Definition

Localization of function is the principle that specific areas of the brain are associated with particular physical processes or behaviors. This concept suggests that different parts of the brain have specialized roles in controlling various bodily functions and cognitive skills.

Related terms

Neuroplasticity: The ability of neural networks in the brain to change through growth and reorganization.

Cerebral Cortex: The outer layer of neural tissue of the cerebrum in the brain, playing a key role in memory, attention, perception, awareness, thought, language, and consciousness.

Broca's Area: A region in the frontal lobe of one hemisphere (usually the left) involved in language processing and speech production