A narrative review of the anatomy and function of the white matter tracts in language production and comprehension

E Shekari, N Nozari - Frontiers in Human Neuroscience, 2023 - frontiersin.org
Much is known about the role of cortical areas in language processing. The shift towards
network approaches in recent years has highlighted the importance of uncovering the role of …

White matter tracts and executive functions: a review of causal and correlation evidence

M Ribeiro, YN Yordanova, V Noblet, G Herbet… - Brain, 2024 - academic.oup.com
Executive functions are high-level cognitive processes involving abilities such as working
memory/updating, set-shifting and inhibition. These complex cognitive functions are enabled …

Frontal aslant tract in the non-dominant hemisphere: A systematic review of anatomy, functions, and surgical applications

C Gallet, A Clavreul, F Bernard, P Menei… - Frontiers in …, 2022 - frontiersin.org
Knowledge of both the spatial organization and functions of white-matter fiber tracts is
steadily increasing. We report here the anatomy and functions of the frontal aslant tract (FAT) …

Functional anatomy of the frontal aslant tract and surgical perspectives.

E Burkhardt, M Kinoshita, G Herbet - Journal of Neurosurgical Sciences, 2021 - hal.science
The frontal aslant tract (FAT) is an intralobar white matter fasciculus providing dense
connections between the medial part of the superior frontal gyrus, in particular the pre …

[HTML][HTML] Structural characterization of the Extended Frontal Aslant Tract trajectory: A ML-validated laterality study in 3T and 7T

S Pascual-Diaz, F Varriano, J Pineda, A Prats-Galino - NeuroImage, 2020 - Elsevier
Abstract The Extended Frontal Aslant Tract (exFAT) is a recently described tractography-
based extension of the Frontal Aslant Tract connecting Broca's territory to both …

Frontal aslant tract and its role in language: A journey through tractographies and dissections

MC Baudo, F Villamil, PS Paolinelli, NC Domenech… - World Neurosurgery, 2023 - Elsevier
Background The frontal aslant tract (FAT) is a bilateral tract located within each frontal lobe.
It connects the supplementary motor area in the superior frontal gyrus with the pars …

[HTML][HTML] Midlife dynamics of white matter architecture in lexical production

C Guichet, É Roger, A Attyé, S Achard, M Mermillod… - Neurobiology of …, 2024 - Elsevier
We aimed to examine the white matter changes associated with lexical production
difficulties, beginning in midlife with increased naming latencies. To delay lexical production …

White matter microstructural changes in short-term learning of a continuous visuomotor sequence

SA Tremblay, AT Jäger, J Huck, C Giacosa… - Brain Structure and …, 2021 - Springer
Efficient neural transmission is crucial for optimal brain function, yet the plastic potential of
white matter (WM) has long been overlooked. Growing evidence now shows that …

Imaging of the superficial white matter in health and disease

PC Van Dyken, AR Khan, L Palaniyappan - Imaging Neuroscience, 2024 - direct.mit.edu
The superficial white matter, the layer of white matter immediately deep to the cortical grey
matter, is a highly complex, heterogeneous tissue region comprising dense meshes of …

Dynamics of white matter architecture in lexical production among middle-aged adults

C Guichet, É Roger, A Attyé, S Achard, M Mermillod… - bioRxiv, 2024 - biorxiv.org
This study aimed to elucidate the white matter changes associated with lexical production
(LP) difficulties that typically emerge in middle age, resulting in increased naming latencies …