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Which brain area shows expanded representation of the left hand in people who began practicing stringed instruments in childhood and continued for many years?
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The brain is divided into two halves, and each half has different areas responsible for different functions. The somatic sensory cortex is one such area, which is split into two parts: the motor cortex and the sensory cortex. Show more…
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