Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Higher Mental Functions of the Brain: Language01:10

Higher Mental Functions of the Brain: Language

3.1K
Language is a system of communication that allows the expression of thoughts, ideas, and feelings. The brain processes language in both hemispheres.
Language formation and comprehension take place in the dominant hemisphere. The dominant hemisphere is responsible for understanding the meaning of spoken, written, or sign language, as well as the ability to communicate. For most people, the left hemisphere is the dominant one. The right hemisphere, then, gives tone and emotional context to the...
3.1K
Auditory Pathway01:15

Auditory Pathway

6.8K
Auditory pathways constitute the complex neural circuits responsible for transmitting and interpreting auditory information from the peripheral auditory system to the brain. Sound waves are initially captured by the outer ear, funneled through the ear canal, and reach the tympanic membrane (eardrum). These vibrations are transmitted via the middle ear's ossicles to the inner ear's cochlea.
When viewed cross-sectionally, the cochlea reveals the scala vestibuli and scala tympani flanking...
6.8K
Lobes of the Cerebrum01:22

Lobes of the Cerebrum

3.5K
The cerebral cortex, a critical structure of the brain, is intricately divided into two hemispheres, each consisting of four distinct lobes: occipital, temporal, frontal, and parietal. These lobes function cooperatively to regulate various cognitive and sensory functions, forming the basis of our complex neural capabilities.
Frontal lobe
The frontal lobes, located behind the forehead, are the command center of our brain, controlling personality, intelligence, and voluntary muscle movements....
3.5K
Functional Brain Systems: Reticular Formation01:13

Functional Brain Systems: Reticular Formation

3.8K
The reticular formation is a complex network of gray and white matter located within the brainstem extending from the medulla to the midbrain.
Within the reticular formation, there are several distinct nuclei that can be classified into three broad categories. The Raphe nuclei are located along the midline of the brainstem. They are primarily known for their role in synthesizing and releasing serotonin, a neurotransmitter involved in regulating mood, appetite, sleep, and circadian rhythms. The...
3.8K
Association Areas of the Cortex01:21

Association Areas of the Cortex

8.4K
Association areas are regions of the cerebral cortex that do not have a specific sensory or motor function. Instead, they integrate and interpret information from various sources to enable higher cognitive processes such as memory, learning, and decision-making. Some key association areas include the following:
Prefrontal Association Area: This area is located in the frontal lobe and is involved in planning, decision-making, and moderating social behavior. It connects with primary motor areas,...
8.4K
Motor and Sensory Areas of the Cortex01:14

Motor and Sensory Areas of the Cortex

6.5K
The cerebral cortex, the brain's outermost layer, is pivotal in processing complex cognitive tasks, emotions, and various sensory inputs and executing voluntary motor activities. This intricate structure is divided into three primary functional areas: the motor areas, sensory areas, and association areas.
Motor Areas
The motor areas located in the frontal lobe are central to controlling voluntary movements. This region is further subdivided into the primary motor cortex and the premotor cortex....
6.5K

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Bayesian Graphical Modeling with the Circular Drift Diffusion Model.

Computational brain & behavior·2026
Same author

Developmental divergence in voice-reward circuitry differentiates autistic from typically developing children and adolescents.

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America·2026
Same author

Glutamatergic signaling underlies brain structural organization for mathematical and reading abilities in children.

Nature communications·2026
Same author

Psychedelics disrupt hierarchical cortical propagations in the default mode network of humans and mice.

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America·2026
Same author

Causal and directional elements of global brain dynamics.

bioRxiv : the preprint server for biology·2026
Same author

Intrinsic space-time couplings governing multi-scale cortical dynamics.

bioRxiv : the preprint server for biology·2026

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Dec 21, 2025

fMRI Mapping of Brain Activity Associated with the Vocal Production of Consonant and Dissonant Intervals
11:15

fMRI Mapping of Brain Activity Associated with the Vocal Production of Consonant and Dissonant Intervals

Published on: May 23, 2017

7.5K

Intrinsic functional architecture of the human speech processing network.

Daniel A Abrams1, John Kochalka1, Sayuli Bhide1

  • 1Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA.

Cortex; a Journal Devoted to the Study of the Nervous System and Behavior
|May 20, 2020
PubMed
Summary

This study reveals a three-part brain network for speech processing. Key areas like the superior temporal sulcus act as hubs, connecting different brain regions for effective communication.

Keywords:
Angular gyrusAuditory cortexInferior frontal gyrusSpeechSuperior temporal sulcus

More Related Videos

Infant Auditory Processing and Event-related Brain Oscillations
06:34

Infant Auditory Processing and Event-related Brain Oscillations

Published on: July 1, 2015

16.8K
Modeling the Functional Network for Spatial Navigation in the Human Brain
05:55

Modeling the Functional Network for Spatial Navigation in the Human Brain

Published on: October 13, 2023

1.4K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Dec 21, 2025

fMRI Mapping of Brain Activity Associated with the Vocal Production of Consonant and Dissonant Intervals
11:15

fMRI Mapping of Brain Activity Associated with the Vocal Production of Consonant and Dissonant Intervals

Published on: May 23, 2017

7.5K
Infant Auditory Processing and Event-related Brain Oscillations
06:34

Infant Auditory Processing and Event-related Brain Oscillations

Published on: July 1, 2015

16.8K
Modeling the Functional Network for Spatial Navigation in the Human Brain
05:55

Modeling the Functional Network for Spatial Navigation in the Human Brain

Published on: October 13, 2023

1.4K

Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Cognitive Neuroscience
  • Functional Neuroimaging

Background:

  • Speech processing involves widespread brain networks, but their intrinsic functional architecture remains unclear.
  • Understanding the network organization is crucial for comprehending speech perception and production.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the functional network architecture of human speech processing.
  • To identify stable functional modules and hub regions within the speech network.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized high temporal resolution resting-state fMRI data from the largest sample to date.
  • Applied network consensus analysis and stability analysis.
  • Employed theoretically informed models to analyze network organization.

Main Results:

  • Identified three stable functional modules: superior temporal plane (STP) + Area Spt, superior temporal sulcus (STS) + ventral frontoparietal cortex, and dorsal frontoparietal cortex.
  • The STS + ventral frontoparietal cortex module exhibited hub-like organization, linking STP with frontoparietal regions.
  • Revealed leftward asymmetric connectivity and differential connectivity patterns for STS and STP with frontoparietal cortex.

Conclusions:

  • Established a tripartite functional network architecture for speech processing.
  • The findings provide a novel framework for future research on the neural basis of speech.
  • Highlighted the crucial role of the STS + ventral frontoparietal cortex module as a network hub.