Category: stroke basics
journeys to the brain series
Homunculus: The brain surface map
This is interesting; we can find a homunculus as a map in our brain. What is the homunculus in the brain? They are “two little humanoids”. This is the story behind this amazing discovery. In 1937, two brilliant scientists, Dr Wilder Penfield and Edwin Boldrey embarked on a journey to…
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The importance of understanding brain anatomy for stroke survivors and caregivers
Updated on June 11, 2023 Knowing a little bit about brain anatomy is very useful for stroke survivors and their carers; it will help you to recover fast, and better. For carers, the knowledge will give you creative ideas to improve your quality of care. And, it will also help…
How meninges protect the brain
brain covers carry out important job lying in-between the bony skull and the pliable brain
