White matter association tracts underlying language and theory of mind: An investigation of 809 brains from the Human Connectome Project

Leo R. Zekelman, Fan Zhang, Nikos Makris, Jianzhong He, Yuqian Chen, Tengfei Xue, Daniela Liera, Daniel L. Drane, Yogesh Rathi, Alexandra J. Golby, Lauren J. O'Donnell

Abstract: Highlights•Association tracts are identified in 809 brains from the Human Connectome Project.•Tract microstructure influences semantic memory & emotion perception performance.•Number of streamlines of the left SLF-III influences semantic memory performance.•Number of streamlines of the right SLF-III influences emotion perception performance.•FA of the left AF influences performance on both semantic memory & emotion perception.