Hemispheric damage
Many functions are performed by both the right and left cerebral hemispheres. Certain functions are however localised.
The following table outlines selected deficits seen in hemispheric damage
The following table outlines selected deficits seen in hemispheric damage
| Left hemisphere | Right hemisphere |
|---|---|
| Aphasia Limb apraxia Finger agnosia Dysgraphia (aphasic) Dyscalculia (number alexia) Constructional apraxia Right-left disorientation | Visuospatial deficits Impaired visual perception Neglect Dysgraphia (spatial neglect) Dyscalculia (spatial) Constructional apraxia (Gestalt) Dressing apraxia Anosognosia |
