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Cortical maps from the operating room — the sensory homunculus.

Also called: homunculus

Wilder Penfield
United States National Library of Medicine · Public domain

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cortical stimulation mapsFocus
85/100Research
50/100Awareness
75/100Complexity
45/100Clinical
41/100Debate

Wilder Penfield sits at the centre of cortical stimulation maps — studied across molecules, circuits, behaviour and clinic.

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Educational neuroscience context only — not medical advice or diagnosis.

The profile

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  • Research85
  • Awareness50
  • Complexity75
  • Clinical weight45
  • Plasticity39
  • Live debate41

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What should I know about Wilder Penfield (1)?
Wilder Penfield centres on cortical stimulation maps. Score profiles compare it with other brain topics; read sections for mechanisms, clinical notes and open questions. Educational only — not medical advice.
What should I know about Wilder Penfield (2)?
Wilder Penfield centres on cortical stimulation maps. Score profiles compare it with other brain topics; read sections for mechanisms, clinical notes and open questions. Educational only — not medical advice.
What should I know about Wilder Penfield (3)?
Wilder Penfield centres on cortical stimulation maps. Score profiles compare it with other brain topics; read sections for mechanisms, clinical notes and open questions. Educational only — not medical advice.
What should I know about Wilder Penfield (4)?
Wilder Penfield centres on cortical stimulation maps. Score profiles compare it with other brain topics; read sections for mechanisms, clinical notes and open questions. Educational only — not medical advice.
What should I know about Wilder Penfield (5)?
Wilder Penfield centres on cortical stimulation maps. Score profiles compare it with other brain topics; read sections for mechanisms, clinical notes and open questions. Educational only — not medical advice.
What should I know about Wilder Penfield (6)?
Wilder Penfield centres on cortical stimulation maps. Score profiles compare it with other brain topics; read sections for mechanisms, clinical notes and open questions. Educational only — not medical advice.
What should I know about Wilder Penfield (7)?
Wilder Penfield centres on cortical stimulation maps. Score profiles compare it with other brain topics; read sections for mechanisms, clinical notes and open questions. Educational only — not medical advice.
What should I know about Wilder Penfield (8)?
Wilder Penfield centres on cortical stimulation maps. Score profiles compare it with other brain topics; read sections for mechanisms, clinical notes and open questions. Educational only — not medical advice.

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