hjärnbalken
The corpus callosum, known in Swedish as the hjärnbalken, is a large C-shaped bundle of nerve fibers that connects the left and right cerebral hemispheres of the brain. This significant structure is composed of millions of axons, allowing for communication and the transfer of information between the two sides of the brain. The hjärnbalken plays a crucial role in integrating sensory information, motor commands, and cognitive functions that are processed in different hemispheres.
Damage to the hjärnbalken can lead to a condition known as a callosal disconnection syndrome, where the
Developmentally, the hjärnbalken forms during embryonic development and continues to mature throughout childhood and adolescence. Its