Association cortex
Association Cortex
The Association Cortex (pronunciation: /əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃən ˈkɔːrtɛks/) is a part of the cerebral cortex that is involved in integrating sensory and motor information. It is responsible for complex cognitive functions such as language, thought, and memory.
Etymology
The term "Association Cortex" is derived from the Latin words 'associare' meaning 'to join or connect', and 'cortex' meaning 'bark or shell'. This is in reference to the cortex's role in connecting different areas of the brain to facilitate complex cognitive functions.
Function
The Association Cortex is involved in various cognitive functions. It integrates information from the primary sensory areas of the brain, such as the primary visual cortex, primary auditory cortex, and primary somatosensory cortex, and processes it to enable complex cognitive functions.
The Association Cortex is divided into two main types: unimodal and heteromodal. The unimodal association cortex is involved in processing information within a single sensory or motor modality, while the heteromodal association cortex integrates information from multiple modalities.
Related Terms
- Cerebral Cortex: The outer layer of the cerebrum, involved in many higher brain functions.
- Primary Visual Cortex: The region of the brain responsible for processing visual information.
- Primary Auditory Cortex: The part of the brain that processes auditory information.
- Primary Somatosensory Cortex: The main sensory receptive area for the sense of touch.
- Unimodal Association Cortex: A part of the association cortex that processes information within a single sensory or motor modality.
- Heteromodal Association Cortex: A part of the association cortex that integrates information from multiple modalities.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Association cortex
- Wikipedia's article - Association cortex
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