Semantic memory and the brain: structure and processes

Martin, Alex; Chao, Linda L

doi:10.1016/s0959-4388(00)00196-3

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Semantic memory and the brain: structure and processes

Martin, Alex, Chao, Linda L·2001·Current Opinion in Neurobiology

DOI 10.1016/s0959-4388(00)00196-3

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Recent functional brain imaging studies suggest that object concepts may be represented, in part, by distributed networks of discrete cortical regions that parallel the organization of sensory and motor systems. In addition, different regions of the left lateral prefrontal cortex, and perhaps anterior temporal cortex, may have distinct roles in retrieving, maintaining and selecting semantic information.

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The management of semantic memory involves multiple brain regions, such as the left prefrontal cortex (LPC) being involved in the retrieval of semantic information, and the temporal lobes storing specific information related to objects.
“The management of semantic memory involves multiple brain regions, such as the left prefrontal cortex (LPC) being involved in the retrieval of semantic information, and the temporal lobes storing specific information related to objects [80, 81, 82].”
From Human-inspired Perspectives: A Survey on AI Long-term Memory (2024) · cites this paper as [82]
In humans, temporal cortex, in particular the posterior aspect of superior temporal sulcus, superior temporal gyrus, and middle temporal gyrus, is thought to be a heteromodal association site and is involved with integration of memory, audiovisual association, and object-recognition functions.
“In humans, temporal cortex, in particular the posterior aspect of superior temporal sulcus, superior temporal gyrus, and middle temporal gyrus, is thought to be a heteromodal association site (along with prefrontal and inferior parietal cortices) and is involved with integration of memory, audiovisual association, and object-recognition functions (31–34).”
From Dynamic mapping of human cortical development during childhood through early adulthood (2004) · cites this paper as [33]
The IFG and hippocampus have been implicated in retrieval of well-established semantic memories.
“Several of the identified brain regions, such as the IFG and the hippocampus, have been implicated in retrieval of well-established semantic memories (Martin and Chao, 2001; Binder and Desai, 2011; Eichenbaum, 2017).”
From Retrieval Practice Is Effective Regardless of Self-Reported Need for Cognition - Behavioral and Brain Imaging Evidence (2022) · cites this paper as Martin and Chao, 2001

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Authors: Martin, A., & Chao, L. L.
Affiliations: National Institutes of Health (US)
Corresponding author: Martin, Alex
ORCID: Martin, Alex
Chao, Linda L
Venue: Current Opinion in Neurobiology
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Published: 2001-04
Volume: 11
Issue: 2
Pages: 194-201
ISSN: 0959-4388 (ISSN-L)
DOI: 10.1016/s0959-4388(00)00196-3
OpenAlex: W2158807557
Cited by: 1,339
References: 83
Citations by year: 2026: 9 · 2025: 15 · 2024: 18 · 2023: 18 · 2022: 24 · 2021: 48 · 2020: 45 · 2019: 94 · 2018: 42 · 2017: 75 · 2016: 36 · 2015: 92 · 2014: 59 · 2013: 73 · 2012: 66
FWCI: 4.07
Type: journal article
Language: en
Open access: closed
Licence: www.elsevier.com/tdm/userlicense/1.0/ (tdm)
Locations: Current Opinion in Neurobiology (publishedVersion)
PubMed (publishedVersion)
Funders: National Institutes of Health
National Institute of Mental Health
Topics: Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Cognitive Neuroscience › Neurobiology of Language and Bilingualism
Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Cognitive Neuroscience › Memory Processes and Influences
Social Sciences › Psychology › Developmental and Educational Psychology › Reading and Literacy Development
Keywords: semantic memory, object concepts, distributed cortical networks, semantic search, semantic selection, anterior temporal cortex
MeSH terms: Animals, Humans, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Memory, Mental Processes, Nerve Net, Temporal Lobe, Prefrontal Cortex, Recognition, Psychology

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