In vivo evidence of structural brain asymmetry in musicians

摘要: Certain human talents, such as musical ability, have been associated with left-right differences in brain structure and function. In vivo magnetic resonance morphometry of the musicians was used to measure anatomical asymmetry planum temporale, a area containing auditory association cortex previously shown be marker structural functional asymmetry. Musicians perfect pitch revealed stronger leftward temporale than nonmusicians or without pitch. The results indicate that outstanding ability is increased subserving music-related functions.