Use of a stereotaxic atlas for surgery
A) provides a ballpark estimation of the location of specific brain areas.
B) provides an exact location of specific brain areas.
C) is rare.
D) is only used for humans, not animals.
E) is only used for animals, not humans.

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A stereotaxic atlas provides a ballpark estimation of the location of specific brain areas, rather than an exact location, due to individual variations in brain anatomy. It is commonly used in both human and animal studies for guiding surgical or experimental interventions.

Use of a Stereotaxic Atlas for Surgery