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Title: Split brain procedure
Post by: Ashhh on May 31, 2008, 04:21:18 pm

Could someone please clarify the details of the split brain procedure.. I am a little bit confused when it comes to this.

Thanks  :)

Title: Re: Split brain procedure
Post by: Nick on May 31, 2008, 06:22:30 pm

Which element or implication of the split brain procedure are you confused with?

Title: Re: Split brain procedure
Post by: jess3254 on May 31, 2008, 07:17:05 pm

Well, a split brain procedure is one which involves removing the corpus callosum (a thick band of nerve fibres which acts as a conduit for neural messages) in order to treat epilepsy.

Subsequent to the procedure, they found that both hemispheres functioned ‘separately’ from each other.

Here is a powerpoint which explains the research and implications of split-brain surgery:
http://www.laburnum35.freeserve.co.uk/DgrnSP.ppt

Hope it helps :)

Title: Re: Split brain procedure
Post by: jess3254 on May 31, 2008, 07:35:37 pm

Oh and also,
There's a fun split-brain game here:
http://nobelprize.org/educational_games/medicine/split-brain/

It may also help you understand the implications of split brain surgery

Title: Re: Split brain procedure
Post by: Ashhh on May 31, 2008, 07:49:31 pm

Thank You..
they were both very helpful