Localization of Brain Function

Abstract

Localization of brain function is the goal of cognitive neuroscience, behavioral neurology, and clinical neuroanatomy. Its armamentarium relies on connectional methods (diffusion tensor imaging), correlational methods (e.g., magnetic resonance imaging, functional magnetic resonance imaging, voxel-based morphometry, positron emission tomography), lesion models (e.g., traumatic brain injuries), and stimulation methods (e.g., transcranial magnetic stimulation). Theories of brain function include holistic, localizationist, and associationist models.