Cerebral Crossroads
- Synopsis
- An introduction to the effects of damage to different parts of the brain illustrating the so-called lines of force - horizontal, vertical and lateral. Starts with a brief explanation of the relation between brain anatomy and lines of force illustrated by animated diagrams. A number of patients who exhibit behavioural symptoms resulting from brain damage are then examined. The cases shown include akinetic mutism, motor apraxia, ideomotor apraxia, left- and right-hemisphere damage, and brain bisection.
- Language
- English
- Country
- France
- Medium
- Film; Film. 16mm. sd. col. 24 min.
- Technical information
- Black-and-white / Sound
- Year of production
- 1978
- Availability
- Hire
- Notes
- French title: LE GRAND CARREFOUR CEREBRAL.
- Uses
- Introductory courses in clinical psychology, psychology and nursing studies.*
- Subjects
- Medical sciences; Psychology
- Keywords
- brain damage
Credits
- Contributor
- Stuart Dimond
Distribution Formats
- Type
- Film
- Format
- 16mm
Production Company
- Name
Film Labo
Distributor
- Name
Higher Education Film & Video Library
- services@bufvc.ac.uk
- Web
- http://bufvc.ac. External site opens in new window
- Phone
- 020 7393 1503
- Fax
- 020 7393 1555
- Address
- c/o British Universities Film & Video Council
77 Wells Street
London
W1T 3QJ - Notes
- Catalogue available from British Universities Film & Video Council.
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