Anosygnosia - How Damage to the Parietal Lobes Can Cause Ano Signosis

People with ano sygnosia have damage to the parietal lobes, especially on the right side. Damage to the basal ganglia, thalamus and tempo parietal junction can cause anosignosia as well. Regardless of the specific location, the damage disrupts the brain's ability to update its image of the body. As a result, the old image lingers.