The brain is the vital organ of the 

central nervous system. It is a complex

organ consist of billions of interconnected neurons and glia. The brain has
two sides and separated into unique lobes. Each lobe has a specific set of
functions.
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The brain, being an intricate organ, performs a lot of functions. The two
sides of the brain communicate with one another to perform all vital bodily
processes. Both the left and the right side of the brain look very much alike
but they too share some differences, especially in processing information.
Lack of integration between the different components of the brain could
result in some forms of impairment.

The brain’s two lateral halves also known as left hemisphere and right

hemisphere have neurons/receptors which are used for various bodily
functions.

The corpus callosum is a thick band of nerve fibers that divides the cerebral

cortex lobes into left and right hemispheres. It connects the left and right
sides of the brain, allowing for communication between both hemispheres.
The corpus callosum transfers motor, sensory, and cognitive information
between the brain hemispheres.

What is Brain Lateralization?

Information that enters the left hemisphere travel across the corpus
callosum going to the right side of the brain and vice versa. The two
hemispheres of the brain (right and left hemisphere) function
interdependently. Each of them has a role to play in the processing of
information although the other is more dominant in certain functions. The
process is called brain lateralization. The degree of brain lateralization is
not the same in everyone.

Split-brain experiment 
If you cut the corpus callosum and separate the brain’s two hemispheres
of a patient suffering from severe seizer disorder, the frequency and
severity of seizure attack will be reduced significantly. 

Left Brain and Right Brain Theory

A person can either be right-brained or left-brained. It means that one
side of the brain is dominant. The left-brained dominant people are
methodical and analytical in nature. Those right-brained dominant are
creative and artistic.
The left brain and right brain theory was created in the 1960s by a
psychologist named Roger W. Sperry. 

The Left Hemisphere of the Brain

The left side of the brain controls the right side of the body. If the left side
of the brain is dominant, the person is logical and more academically
inclined.
You most likely excel in academics, especially math and science. The left
hemisphere of the brain is also called the digital brain. It is the one
responsible for the following:
 Verbal
 Analytical
 Order
 Reading
 Writing
 Computations 
 Sequencing
 Logic 
 Mathematics
 Thinking in words
 Linear thinking 
 Visual based languages such as in mute and deaf people
Left hemisphere dominant people usually excel in the following fields:

 Business analyst
 Programmer
 Reporter 
 Scientist 
 Network administrator 

Detailed information about the functions and characteristics of the left

brain. 
 It has the ability to understand the sum of any situation/look at things
from.
 It involves the movement of large muscles such as walking.
 It plays an important role in maintaining balance.
 It is responsible for non-verbal communications. 
 It can sense smell, taste, and sound.
 It is responsible for emotional functions. 
 It regulates avoidance behavior. 
 It controls the immune system.
 It is in charge of involuntary body functions like digestion, the beating
of the heart, and breathing. 
 It is stimulated by new experiences. 
 It affects the person’s ability to pay attention to details.
 Fine motor skills.
  Convert sounds to language and translates meaning.

The Right Hemisphere of the Brain

The right side of the brain controls the left side of the body. A right
hemisphere dominant person excels in arts. It is visual and intuitive. It is
also called the analog brain. It is responsible for the following:
 Creativity
 Imagination
 Intuition
 Holistic thinking
 Arts
 Feelings visualization
 Non-verbal cues
 Rhythm 
 Daydreaming 
 Emotions 
Right hemisphere dominant people usually excel in the following fields:

 Graphic design
 Interior designer
 Musician
 Painter 
 Psychologist
 Counselor 
 Manager 
Detailed Information about the Functions and Characteristics of the
Right Brain 
 It allows young children to grasp and understand the concept of more
versus less. 
 The right hemisphere of the brain is responsible for some of
the cognitive functions such as attention, processing of visual
shapes and patterns, emotions, verbal ambiguity, and implied
meanings.
 Children below 3 years old are predominantly governed by the right
brain.

Is Hemispheric Dominance Different Between People?

Hemispheric dominance varies from one person to another. The

hemisphere of the brain used in every activity is not always the same for
every person. Some experts believed that the activities of the brain are
influenced by the person’s right-handedness or left-handedness.

Understanding which part of the brain is dominant in a person is essential

in determining which learning style is more effective. Left hemisphere
dominant people are visual learners. On the other hand, right-hemisphere
dominant people are auditory learners.

Right brain hemisphere vs. left brain hemisphere

The left brain hemisphere is needed for rational thinking and logical skills
such as mathematics and language. On the other hand, the right side of the
brain is responsible for creative activities like arts and connecting to others
in an emotional way. So, a person who is left brain dominant is logical while
the right brain dominant is more emotional.

Brain injury and effects on the body

Brain injury or also known as stroke can significantly affect the body. As

you know, the brain is involved in most of the vital processes of the body.
However, the hemisphere of the brain that is affected by the injury can
determine what specific symptoms and problems the body could have. 

Injury in the Left Hemisphere of the Brain.

Since the left hemisphere of the brain controls the right side of the body,
any injuries in it could lead to right-sided weakness. The following
problems could arise:

 Difficulty understanding both written and spoken words.

 Difficulty expressing both written and spoken words.
 The person finds it difficult to coordinate or program motor
movements for speaking or medically called apraxia.
 Slurred speech or change in the sound of the voice (dysarthria).
 Difficulties with numbers.
 Difficulty in dealing with complex problems.

Injury in the Right Hemisphere of the Brain.

The right hemisphere of the brain controls the left side of the body. Any
injuries on the right side of the brain could result in left-sided weakness.
The following problems could arise:

 The patient finds it challenging to focus on concentrate on a task.

 The left side of the body can’t attend to things.
 Difficulty in processing the information on the left visual field. 
  The patient can’t recall the previously learned information as well
as difficulty in learning new information.
 The person fails to identify problems or even generate solutions.
 The person’s social communication skills are affected such as
interpreting abstract language, understanding jokes, making
inferences, and understanding non-verbal cues. 
 Difficulty in recalling significant events such as the time, date, and
place.
 Difficulty in organizing things such as arranging information and
planning.

A detailed comparison between the right brain hemisphere and the left
brain hemisphere is shown in the table below.

Fu Left Br Left Brain Rig Right Brain

Functionsn Hemisphereain Hemisphereht
ctions Hemisphere Brain Hemisphere
Speech and
languageMathemat IntuitionSpatial
ical awarenessMusicCre
Functions computationsRatio ativityFacial
nal recognitionArtRhyth
reasoningLogical m 
analysis
LogicalAttention to ArtisticCreativeOpe
Personality 
detailsAnalytical  n-minded
Random
Rational decision-
thoughtsNon-verbal
makingLinear
Traits  processingHolistic
thinkingReality-
thinkingFantasy-
oriented 
oriented
Thought Verbal and Non-verbal random
process  sequential  thoughts
Problem- Solve problems in Solve problems in
solving the most logical the most intuitive
ability  way way
Overall
Detail-oriented Holistic approach
thinking 
Language both
verbal and ArtsMusic Coordinat
writtenMathematic ionMulti-dimensional
Strengths  s and thinkingRememberi
analytics Sequenci ng a place, faces, or
ngReading, writing, events
spelling 
Organizing a huge
body of
VisualizationAbstra informationDifficulty
Difficulties 
ct thinking  in following a
sequenceRemembe
ring names
Parts of
the body It controls the right It controls the left
being side of the body. side of the body. 
controlled 
Visual perception is
Not able to impairedCan’t see
understand both or perceive things
Effects on spoken and written on the left side of
the body wordsCan’t see or the body.Short
when perceive things on attention span.Poor
damaged the right side of the decision-making Slo
body. Slow w learning
movements  processImpulsivene
ss 

What Is The Corpus Callosum And What Does It Do

To understand the role of the corpus callosum, it is first important to
remember that the brain is divided into two cerebral hemispheres . The
hemispheres are made distinct from one another by a long groove called
the medial longitudinal fissure. On a large scale, the two hemispheres are
nearly identical, but on a microscopic and functional level there are some
differences.
When information like sensory data is sent to the brain it is typically
received first in one hemisphere. For example, when you type on your
keyboard, information about the feel of the keys is sent up from your right
hand to the primary somatosensory cortex on the left side of your brain.
That information, however, must then be shared with the right side of your
brain as well. That’s where the corpus callosum comes into play. It is a
large bundle of fibers that connects the left and right hemispheres, and it
carries information received in one hemisphere over to the other .