14.6 fMRI Applications

fMRI can be used for:

1. Cognitive neuroscience

   For instance, brain-behavior correlations and localizing sensorimotor and cognitive functions.

2. Clinical neuroscience

   

   Figure 14.17: fMRI images depending on activity done

   For instance, presurgical mapping and recovery of function / neuroplasticity.

3. Animal research

   fMRI can be used to check or predict human results.