Development of cortical and subcortical brain structures in childhood and adolescence: a structural MRI study
University of California, Los Angeles · University of California San Diego Medical Center · +1 more institution
Abstract
The purpose of the present study was to describe in greater anatomical detail the changes in brain structure that occur during maturation between childhood and adolescence. High-resolution MRI, tissue classification, and anatomical segmentation of cortical and subcortical regions were used in a sample of 35 normally developing children and adolescents between 7 and 16 years of age (mean age 11 years; 20 males, 15 females). Each cortical and subcortical measure was examined for age and sex effects on raw volumes and on the measures as proportions of total supratentorial cranial volume. Results indicate age-related increases in total supratentorial cranial volume and raw and proportional increases in total…
Citation impact
- FWCI
- 8.54
- Percentile
- 100%
- References
- 26
Authors
4- ERElizabeth R. SowellCorresponding
University of California, Los Angeles
- DADoris A. Trauner
University of California San Diego Medical Center
- AGAnthony Gamst
University of California San Diego Medical Center
- TLTerry L. Jernigan
San Francisco VA Medical Center, University of California San Diego Medical Center
Topics & keywords
- White matter
- Brain size
- Grey matter
- Cerebral cortex
- Cerebrum
- Thalamus
- Psychology
- Anatomy
- Good health and well-being