Course
Conduction aphasia and the arcuate fasciculus — repetition problems and how MRI localizes disconnection (Advanced)
Advanced course: how a ‘disconnection’ between language comprehension and production networks can impair repetition. Learn what it looks like, how it differs from Broca/Wernicke patterns, and how MRI helps localize
FoundationsCaregiver, SurvivorAdvanced40 minPlain (6–8)
Educational only
Educational only — not medical advice.
What you'll learn
- Recognize conduction aphasia patterns (disproportionate repetition difficulty)
- Understand the arcuate fasciculus concept at a high level
- Differentiate from Broca/Wernicke aphasia clinically
- Understand how MRI localizes cortical vs white-matter disconnection injuries
Practice check
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