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Conduction aphasia and the arcuate fasciculus — repetition problems and how MRI localizes disconnection (Advanced)

Advanced course: how a ‘disconnection’ between language comprehension and production networks can impair repetition. Learn what it looks like, how it differs from Broca/Wernicke patterns, and how MRI helps localize

FoundationsCaregiver, SurvivorAdvanced40 minPlain (6–8)

Educational only

Educational only — not medical advice.

What you'll learn

  • Recognize conduction aphasia patterns (disproportionate repetition difficulty)
  • Understand the arcuate fasciculus concept at a high level
  • Differentiate from Broca/Wernicke aphasia clinically
  • Understand how MRI localizes cortical vs white-matter disconnection injuries

Practice check

Check your understanding

A few untimed questions. Pick an answer to see instant feedback, then continue to the next lesson.

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Question 1

1. Some language deficits come from disrupted connections between networks, not only damage to a single ‘language area’.

Question 2

2. Conduction aphasia is often notable for…

Question 3

3. A key question is…