Extrastriate Body Area (IMAGE) Emory Health Sciences Caption The extrastriate body area was shown in 2001 to respond selectively to images of the human body, and more recently to metaphors involving body parts. Credit Lacey et al Brain & Language (2016). Usage Restrictions To be used in connection with Brain & Language paper only. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.