Cingulate cortex
Cingulate Cortex
The Cingulate Cortex (pronunciation: /sɪŋɡjʊlət ˈkɔːrtɛks/) is a part of the brain that plays a key role in various cognitive functions. It is located in the medial aspect of the cerebral cortex.
Etymology
The term "Cingulate" comes from the Latin word "cingulum" which means "girdle". This is in reference to the structure's curved shape, which resembles a girdle encircling the corpus callosum.
Function
The Cingulate Cortex is involved in several important functions of the brain. It is associated with functions such as emotion formation and processing, learning, memory, and executive function. It is also involved in the regulation of autonomic motor function.
Subdivisions
The Cingulate Cortex is divided into two main parts: the anterior cingulate cortex (ACC) and the posterior cingulate cortex (PCC). Each of these parts has distinct functions and is further divided into smaller regions.
Anterior Cingulate Cortex
The Anterior Cingulate Cortex is involved in functions such as decision making, emotion, and reward anticipation.
Posterior Cingulate Cortex
The Posterior Cingulate Cortex is involved in functions such as memory retrieval, visual processing, and spatial orientation.
Related Terms
- Cingulotomy: A type of neurosurgery that involves lesioning of the cingulate cortex.
- Cingulate Gyrus: A gyrus in the medial part of the brain, part of the cingulate cortex.
- Brodmann area 24: A part of the brain in the anterior cingulate cortex.
- Brodmann area 23: A part of the brain in the posterior cingulate cortex.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Cingulate cortex
- Wikipedia's article - Cingulate cortex
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