Wong, C., & Gallate, J. (2012). The function of the anterior temporal lobe: a review of the empirical evidence. Brain research, 1449, 94-116.

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Located at the bottom of the temporal lobe. It likely plays a major role in our ability to generate meaning from sensory input and affects our understanding of many topics.

Anterior Temporal Lobe (ATL)

The function of the anterior temporal lobe: a review of the empirical evidence

Posits that the Anterior Temporal Lobe (ATL) acts as a hub that integrates information from different areas. These different areas (spokes) are connected to the ATL and  serve various functions. 

Evidence for this is shown when people have brain damage to a particular spoke, only knowledge using the corresponding function is affected. In contrast damage to the ATL causes general knowledge deficits.

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