Left Cerebral Hemisphere - Function
The left cerebral hemisphere controls movement of the right side of the body. Depending on the severity, a stroke affecting the left cerebral hemisphere may result in functional loss or motor skill impairment of the right side of the body, and may also cause loss of speech.
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Review Date : 4/15/2001
Reviewed By : Galit Kleiner-Fisman, M.D., Department of Neurology, Beth-Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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