Broca's Area, Located in the Frontal Lobe of Brain (IMAGE)

Children's Hospital Los Angeles

Broca's Area, Located in the Frontal Lobe of Brain

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Broca's area, located in the frontal lobe of brain, plays a key role in expressive speech. Blue regions represent areas of decreased blood flow in children and adults with stuttering when compared to fluent healthy participants. The red areas represent relatively higher blood flow.

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Children's Hospital Los Angeles

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