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    Science. 1982 Jun 25;216(4553):1431-2.

    Sexual dimorphism in the human corpus callosum.

    Abstract

    Preliminary observations suggest a sex difference in the shape and surface area of the human corpus callosum. The sexual dimorphism is striking in the splenium, the caudal or posterior portion of the corpus callosum. The female splenium is both more bulbous and larger than the male counterpart. Since peristriate, parietal, and superior temporal fibers course through the splenium, this finding could be related to possible gender differences in the degree of lateralization for visuospatial functions.

    PMID:
    7089533
    [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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