Archicortex
Archicortex
Archicortex (pronounced: ar-chi-cor-tex) is a type of cortex found in the brain. It is the oldest part of the cerebral cortex in evolutionary terms, hence the prefix 'archi-' which is derived from the Greek word 'archaios', meaning ancient.
Etymology
The term 'Archicortex' is derived from two words. 'Archi-' is a prefix borrowed from the Greek language, meaning 'ancient' or 'primitive'. The second part of the word, '-cortex', is derived from the Latin word 'cortex' which means 'bark' or 'rind'. In the context of the brain, 'cortex' refers to the outer layer of the cerebrum.
Function
The Archicortex is involved in various functions such as learning, memory, and spatial navigation. It is primarily found in the hippocampus, a region of the brain that plays a crucial role in the formation of new memories and spatial navigation.
Related Terms
- Cortex: The outer layer of the cerebrum, composed of folded grey matter, playing a key role in consciousness.
- Hippocampus: A small region of the brain that forms part of the limbic system and is primarily associated with memory and spatial navigation.
- Neocortex: The part of the cerebral cortex concerned with sight and hearing in mammals, regarded as the most recently evolved part of the cortex.
- Paleocortex: A type of cortex that, together with the archicortex, makes up the allocortex, the part of the brain involved in smell and visceral functions.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Archicortex
- Wikipedia's article - Archicortex
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