Image Based Question – 74938

A patient of RTA presents in emergency with inability to speak. On examination, the patient was moaning with inability to speak but patient was able to understand what he wanted to speak. Which of following marked area of brain is involved in this?

A. A

B. B

C. C

D. D

Correct Answer » B Explanation

Ans: B. B

(Ref: Harrison, I&h ed., pg. j236)

• Patient comprehension is intact in this case, but he has difficulty in speech, resulting in development of  Broca’s aphasia.