Brodmann area 29
Brodmann area 29
Brodmann area 29 (pronunciation: /ˈbrɔːdmən/ /ˈɛəriə/ /ˈtwɛntiː/ /ˈnaɪn/), also known as the retrosplenial granular cortex, is a region of the brain identified by Korbinian Brodmann. It is part of the cerebral cortex and is involved in various cognitive functions.
Etymology
The term "Brodmann area 29" is named after Korbinian Brodmann, a German neurologist who first defined the area in the early 20th century. The number 29 is assigned based on Brodmann's cytoarchitectonic classification of the brain's cortical areas.
Function
Brodmann area 29 is involved in several cognitive functions, including memory, spatial navigation, and emotion. It is also associated with the processing of contextual information and autobiographical memory.
Anatomy
Brodmann area 29 is located in the posterior cingulate cortex, which is part of the limbic system. It is adjacent to Brodmann area 30 and Brodmann area 23.
Related Terms
- Brodmann area
- Cerebral cortex
- Posterior cingulate cortex
- Limbic system
- Memory
- Spatial navigation
- Emotion
- Contextual information
- Autobiographical memory
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Brodmann area 29
- Wikipedia's article - Brodmann area 29
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