Brodmann area 46
<p>Oct 30, 2009 10:08 AM
 
middle frontal area.  Middle third of middle frontal gyrus.
roughly corresponds with the DLPFC  dorsolateral PFC  (functional area)
but borders of area 46 are based on cytoarchitecture.
 
FUNCTION:  DLPFC plays a role in <b>sustaining attention and working memory.</b>
 
Lesions to DLPFC impair ST memory and cause diffic inhibiting responses and
and eliminate ability to make judgments abt relevancy and organization.
 
DLPFC is involved in self-control.</p>