Frontal Lobe Syndrome
Although volumetrically the frontal lobes are the largest portion of the
brain their function remains somewhat elusive (Jacobs, 2005). Even
neuropsychologists have a difficult time creating test that accurately
test frontal lobe functioning. We do know however, that the frontal
lobes are involved in the storage of memories, concentration, abstract
thought, judgment, and self control.
The frontal lobe lies directly behind our forehead (NINDS, 2005) It
contains the primary motor cortex and the prefrontal cortex, which
extend from the central sulcus to the anterior of the brain. The
posterior part of the frontal lobe is the precentral gyrus which is
specialized in the control of fine movements. The very most anterior
portion of the frontal lobe is the prefrontal cortex. The neurons in
this area have up to sixteen times as many dendritic spines as neurons
in the occipital lobe or primary visual cortex. As a result, the
prefrontal cortex is able to integrate a great deal of information
(Kalat, 2004). For most people the left frontal lobe controls language
and the right non-verbal abilities (UNL, 2005).On the left frontal lobe
is an area called Broca’s area which allows thoughts to be transformed
into words. In addition, there are many connections from the frontal
lobe to other parts of the brain that control vision, respiration, blood
pressure and gastrointestinal activity (NBTF, 2005).
Damage to the frontal lobe results a range of behaviors referred to
collectively as ‘frontal lobe syndrome.’ There are numerous ways of
damaging the frontal cortex including lesions, tumors, and strokes.
Lesions damage the frontal cortex when a blow to the head or a sudden
change of motion causes the boney structure underneath the frontal lobes
to tear the axons (as is the case with prefrontal lobotomy or
leucotomy). A stroke can result in ventral and medial frontal lobe
damage. Tumors can damage the frontal lobe by being located on one of
the lobes, or by causing pressure on the frontal lobe, as is the case
with meningioma, subdural hematoma or similarly meningitis (UNL, 2005).
Frontal lobe syndrome results in the impairment of language, motor
functions, social behavior, abstract reasoning, and cognition.
Furthermore, there is often a change in personality (UNL, 2005).
Although language remains fluent and in proper syntax, the overall
amount of talking decreases. Patients have difficulty maintaining
conversations and some even become mute. Motor functions are often
uncoordinated and patients often have difficulty constructing three
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