human anatomy question?

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human anatomy question?

An elderly relative has suffered a stroke and now has difficulty moving her right arm and also has speech problems. Explain what areas of the brain were damaged to account for there problems.

2007-11-13 08:51:45 · 3 answers · asked by ♥ ♥ ♥ 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology

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The most likely area of damage is the left inferior frontal gyrus of the frontal lobe of the cortex(in front of the ear). This would affect both motor control of the right arm, and Broca's area which is the most common cause of speech problems following stroke.

2007-11-13 09:01:06 · answer #1 · answered by ibushido 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋

The damaged area is on the left side of the brain.

2007-11-13 16:56:46 · answer #2 · answered by OKIM IM 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

the area subserved by the Left Middle Cerebral Artery

2007-11-13 17:08:33 · answer #3 · answered by lost in US 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋