Re-evaluation of sexual dimorphism in human corpus callosum

Neuroreport. 1999 Apr 6;10(5):937-40. doi: 10.1097/00001756-199904060-00008.

Abstract

To study the sexual dimorphism of human corpus cauosum (CC), we analyzed the midsaggital magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) morphometry in 67 adults aged (mean+/-s.d.) 36.82+/-9.35 years. Four specific angles of the CC were determined. All four angles in 34 females and 33 age-matched males showed a significant difference between females and males. These morphometric findings confirm a gender difference in the orientation of corpus callosum.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Brain Stem / anatomy & histology
  • Corpus Callosum / anatomy & histology*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Sex Characteristics*