what were broadmann area’s initially based on? then what?
structural differences, but then they became functional differences
ie. different structure to carry out different functions
aristotle
thought the brain was a cooling mechanism for the blood
galen (cerebellum vs cerebrum)
cerebellum: denser for brain - controls muscles
cerebrum: soft - where senses are processed
descrates
dualism (mind and body are separable)
mind with consciousness, self-awareness, seat of intelligence
phrenology
different brain areas have localised functions
phineas gage
left frontal lobe damage
smart, polite -> rude, dumb
more neurons or glia?
more neuron in cerebellum
more glia in cortex