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Hi FreeSurfer experts,

I apologize if this question has been addressed, but I was unable to find a definitive answer elsewhere.

I am using the aseg.stats file to extract the estimated Total Intracranial Volume (eTIV) value to be used as a correction to my anatomical data. I just want to confirm what space this data is in. I had previously assumed this data was in native anatomical space. But I read on the wiki that this statistic is calculated using the Talairach transform file (talairach.xfm), which is the conversion from MNI305 to Talairach. I just want to ensure I am correct in the assumption that this data is represented in native anatomical space.

Thank you so much for your help in this matter.

Best Wishes,
Katie

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Katie Jobson, M.S.
PhD Student | Cognitive Neuroscience Lab
Department of Psychology and Neuroscience | Temple University