A 65-year-old man was brought to the emergency department due to sudden onset right-sided facial droop. The patient was sitting with his wife when she noticed a facial droop on the right side. Additionally, the patient was unable to produce appropriate words. When he was asked to write down his name, he was able to grasp the pen but was unable to write down his name. He can comprehend sentences and commands, but he can not name objects. A lesion affecting which of the following regions is the most likely cause in this patient?

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Eductional Objective: The Broca area is located in the inferior frontal gyrus of the frontal lobe. Lesions affecting the Broca area would lead to expressive (Broca's) aphasia. Patients are unable to produce words either verbally or written. Broca's aphasia is associated with right-sided upper limb and facial weakness.

A 65-Year-Old Man Was Brought to the Emergency Department Due