Split brain procedure

[Ashhh]

Could someone please clarify the details of the split brain procedure.. I am a little bit confused when it comes to this.

Thanks 

[Nick]

Which element or implication of the split brain procedure are you confused with?

[jess3254]

Well, a split brain procedure is one which involves removing the corpus callosum (a thick band of nerve fibres which acts as a conduit for neural messages) in order to treat epilepsy.

Subsequent to the procedure, they found that both hemispheres functioned ‘separately’ from each other.

Here is a powerpoint which explains the research and implications of split-brain surgery:
http://www.laburnum35.freeserve.co.uk/DgrnSP.ppt

Hope it helps

[jess3254]

Oh and also,
There's a fun split-brain game here:
http://nobelprize.org/educational_games/medicine/split-brain/

It may also help you understand the implications of split brain surgery

[Ashhh]

Thank You..
they were both very helpful