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The role of the angular gyrus in arithmetic processing: a literature review

Sokolowski, H. Moriah; Matejko, Anna A.; Ansari, Daniel

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H. Moriah Sokolowski

Daniel Ansari



Abstract

Since the pioneering work of the early 20th century neuropsychologists, the angular gyrus (AG), particularly in the left hemisphere, has been associated with numerical and mathematical processing. The association between the AG and numerical and mathematical processing has been substantiated by neuroimaging research. In the present review article, we will examine what is currently known about the role of the AG in numerical and mathematical processing with a particular focus on arithmetic. Specifically, we will examine the role of the AG in the retrieval of arithmetic facts in both typically developing children and adults. The review article will consider alternative accounts that posit that the involvement of the AG is not specific to arithmetic processing and will consider how numerical and mathematical processing and their association with the AG overlap with other neurocognitive processes. The review closes with a discussion of future directions to further characterize the relationship between the angular gyrus and arithmetic processing.

Citation

Sokolowski, H. M., Matejko, A. A., & Ansari, D. (2023). The role of the angular gyrus in arithmetic processing: a literature review. Brain Structure and Function, 228(1), 293-304. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00429-022-02594-8

Journal Article Type Article
Acceptance Date Oct 30, 2022
Online Publication Date Nov 14, 2022
Publication Date 2023-01
Deposit Date Jan 12, 2023
Publicly Available Date Nov 15, 2023
Journal Brain Structure and Function
Print ISSN 1863-2653
Electronic ISSN 1863-2661
Publisher Springer
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 228
Issue 1
Pages 293-304
DOI https://doi.org/10.1007/s00429-022-02594-8
Public URL https://durham-repository.worktribe.com/output/1181890

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This version of the article has been accepted for publication, after peer review (when applicable) and is subject to Springer Nature’s AM terms of use, but is not the Version of Record and does not reflect post-acceptance improvements, or any corrections. The Version of Record is available online at: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00429-022-02594-8





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