Interpretation of Wernicke's aphasia
According to Wernicke-Geschwind model
Wernicke's Area
- stores memories of sound sequences that constitute words.
- translates auditory input into phonological forms that can then access semantics.
- meaning is stored in other cortical areas
During spontaneous speech, "cognitive" areas send input to Wernicke's area:
- Cognition -> Wernicke's A. (22) -> arcuate fasciculus -> Broca's A. (44)-> Face area