Anatomical Discoveries

The transcript discusses the discovery of the Mid Fusiform sulcus, a previously unrecognized part of brain anatomy, and its implications for understanding brain function. The research, led by a teacher and a graduate student, Kevin Weiner, shows that brain anatomy can predict function more accurately than previously thought, even in higher-order areas. The discovery was not documented in anatomy textbooks, prompting historical research to understand why. The transcript highlights the challenges of documenting small anatomical features and the importance of large databases in confirming their existence.

What did the research by the lab reveal about the predictability of brain function?

• Only early sensory regions can be predicted.

• Higher-order areas are also predictable.

• Anatomy cannot predict any brain functions.

• Brain function is entirely random.

What is the Mid Fusiform sulcus?

• A part of the peripheral nervous system.

• A newly discovered part of brain anatomy.

• A well-documented part of brain anatomy.

• A fictional part of the brain.

Why was the Mid Fusiform sulcus not included in anatomy textbooks?

• It was a recent discovery.

• It was considered unimportant.

• It was part of a different species.

• It was too small to be noticed.

What challenge did Kevin Weiner face when exploring historical anatomy texts?

• The texts were in German and had separate books for images and descriptions.

• The texts were in an unknown language.

• The texts were lost.

• The texts were incomplete.

What was the main reason for the omission of the Mid Fusiform sulcus in historical documentation?

• It was too small and considered idiosyncratic.

• It was a recent evolutionary development.

• It was intentionally left out.

• It was not present in the original brain.