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David Ferrier (1843-1928)

- David Ferrier (1843-1928) : David Ferrier created a more detailed map of the motor cortex than Fritsch and Hitzig had. Ferrier also mapped cortical areas corresponding to the cutaneous senses, audition, olfaction, and vision.

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