Claustrum
Claustrum
Claustrum (pronunciation: klau-struhm) is a thin, irregular sheet of neurons that is attached to the underside of the neocortex in the center of the brain. It is suspected to play a role in the integration of sensory and motor information.
Etymology
The term "claustrum" is derived from the Latin word "claustrum," which means "barrier" or "closed space." This is likely a reference to its enclosed location within the brain.
Function
The claustrum is thought to play a role in the integration of sensory and motor information. It is connected to various areas of the brain, including the cerebral cortex, the thalamus, and the basal ganglia. These connections suggest that the claustrum may help coordinate the activity of different brain regions, potentially contributing to a wide range of cognitive functions.
Related Terms
- Neocortex: The outer layer of the cerebral hemispheres, involved in higher functions such as sensory perception, generation of motor commands, and spatial reasoning.
- Thalamus: A large mass of gray matter located in the dorsal part of the diencephalon, responsible for relaying sensory and motor signals to the cerebral cortex.
- Basal Ganglia: A group of structures in the brain involved in various processes, including motor control and learning.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Claustrum
- Wikipedia's article - Claustrum
This WikiMD dictionary article is a stub. You can help make it a full article.
Languages: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
Urdu,
বাংলা,
తెలుగు,
தமிழ்,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
русский,
português do Brasil,
Italian,
polski