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Outermost layer of an organ
In anatomy and zoology, the cortex (pl.: cortices) is the outermost, otherwise known as superficial, layer of an organ. Organs with well-defined cortical
Cortex_(anatomy)
Part of the brain responsible for personality, decision-making, and social behavior
mammalian brain anatomy, the prefrontal cortex (PFC) covers the front part of the frontal lobe of the human brain. It is the association cortex in the frontal
Prefrontal_cortex
Topics referred to by the same term
Look up cortex or cortical in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Cortex or cortical may refer to: Cortex (anatomy), the outermost layer of an organ Cerebral
Cortex
Outer layer of the cerebrum of the mammalian brain
The cerebral cortex, also known as the cerebral mantle, is the outer layer of neural tissue of the cerebrum of the brain in humans and other mammals. It
Cerebral_cortex
Scientific study of the morphology of the human body
body. Anatomy is subdivided into gross anatomy and microscopic anatomy. Gross anatomy (also called macroscopic anatomy, topographical anatomy, regional
Human_anatomy
Region of the prefrontal cortex of the brain
The orbitofrontal cortex (OFC) is a prefrontal cortex region in the frontal lobes of the brain which is involved in the cognitive process of decision-making
Orbitofrontal_cortex
Central organ of the human nervous system
of white matter, and an outer surface – the cerebral cortex – composed of grey matter. The cortex has an outer layer, the neocortex, and an inner allocortex
Human_brain
Part of the brain
those of the motor cortex (the premotor cortex, the nonprimary motor cortex, the primary motor cortex) and the prefrontal cortex (e.g., the dorsolateral
Frontal_lobe
Portion of the mammalian cerebral cortex
The insular cortex (also insula and insular lobe) is a portion of the cerebral cortex folded deep within the lateral sulcus (the fissure separating the
Insular_cortex
Cortex of the adrenal gland
The adrenal cortex is the outer region and also the largest part of the adrenal gland. It is divided into three separate zones: zona glomerulosa, zona
Adrenal_cortex
Middle part of the cortical lobule or renal lobule
In anatomy, a medullary ray (Ferrein's pyramid) is the middle part of a renal lobule. Each consists of a group of nephrons in the renal cortex. Their
Medullary_ray_(anatomy)
Part of the cerebral cortex
The association cortex is a part of the cerebral cortex that performs complex cognitive functions. Unlike primary sensory or motor areas, which process
Association_cortex
Region of the brain that processes visual information
mammals, the visual cortex of the brain is the area of the cerebral cortex that processes visual information. The visual cortex is located in the occipital
Visual_cortex
Area of some species' brains
The dorsomedial prefrontal cortex (dmPFC or DMPFC is a section of the prefrontal cortex in some species' brain anatomy. It includes portions of Brodmann
Dorsomedial_prefrontal_cortex
Part of the brain responsible for sensing
cortex is involved in somatic sensation, visual stimuli, and movement planning. Primary sensory areas Hoehn, Elaine N. Marieb, Katja (2008). Anatomy &
Sensory_cortex
Standard terms for unambiguous description of relative placement of body parts
Standard anatomical terms of location are used to describe unambiguously the anatomy of humans and other animals. The terms, typically derived from Latin or
Anatomical_terms_of_location
Nerve system for sensing touch, temperature, body position, and pain
The postcentral gyrus is in the parietal lobe and its cortex is the primary somatosensory cortex (Brodmann areas 3, 2 and 1) collectively referred to as
Somatosensory_system
Region of the brain
sense of smell. The piriform cortex is part of the rhinencephalon situated in the cerebrum. In human anatomy, the piriform cortex has been described as consisting
Piriform_cortex
Region of the cerebral cortex involved in voluntary movement
cortex comprises interconnected fields on the posterior frontal lobe—chiefly Brodmann area 4 (primary motor cortex, M1) and area 6 (premotor cortex and
Motor_cortex
In human brain anatomy, the lateral prefrontal cortex (LPFC) is part of the prefrontal cortex (PFC). According to Striedter the PFC of humans can be delineated
Lateral_prefrontal_cortex
Mammalian structure involved in higher-order brain functions
called the neopallium, isocortex or six-layered cortex, is a set of layers of the mammalian cerebral cortex involved in higher-order brain functions such
Neocortex
Brain region
The human secondary somatosensory cortex (S2, SII) is a region of sensory cortex in the parietal operculum on the ceiling of the lateral sulcus. Region
Secondary somatosensory cortex
Secondary_somatosensory_cortex
Area of the temporal lobe of the brain
The entorhinal cortex (EC) is an area of the brain's allocortex, located in the medial temporal lobe, whose functions include being a widespread network
Entorhinal_cortex
Area of the brain involved in the sense of smell
The primary olfactory cortex (POC) is a portion of the cerebral cortex. It is found in the inferior part of the temporal lobe of the brain. It receives
Primary_olfactory_cortex
Endocrine gland
the kidneys. Each gland has an outer cortex which produces steroid hormones and an inner medulla. The adrenal cortex itself is divided into three main zones:
Adrenal_gland
One of the four lobes of the mammalian brain
The temporal lobe is one of the four major lobes of the cerebral cortex in the brain of mammals. The temporal lobe is located beneath the lateral fissure
Temporal_lobe
Form of memory
the United States of America. Fuster, J. M. (1997). The Prefrontal Cortex: Anatomy, Physiology, and Neuropsychology of the Frontal Lobe. Lippincott-Raven
Verbal_memory
Brain structure responsible for perception of taste
The primary gustatory cortex (GC) is a brain structure responsible for the perception of taste. It consists of two substructures: the anterior insula on
Gustatory_cortex
Cognitive system for temporarily holding information
OCLC 185468704. S2CID 22958289. Fuster JM (1997). The prefrontal cortex: anatomy, physiology, and neuropsychology of the frontal lobe. Philadelphia:
Working_memory
Structures in the cerebellum, a part of the brain
The anatomy of the cerebellum can be viewed at three levels. At the level of gross anatomy, the cerebellum consists of a tightly folded and crumpled layer
Anatomy_of_the_cerebellum
Formation of the folds of the brain's cerebral cortex
cerebral cortex. The peak of such a fold is called a gyrus (pl. gyri), and its trough is called a sulcus (pl. sulci). The neurons of the cerebral cortex reside
Gyrification
Large-scale brain network active when not focusing on an external task
brain network primarily composed of the medial prefrontal cortex, posterior cingulate cortex, precuneus and angular gyrus. It is best known for being active
Default_mode_network
Cranial nerve responsible for the face's senses and motor functions
cerebral cortex. Within the cerebral cortex, sensations are linked with other cortical areas. Sensory pathways from the periphery to the cortex are separate
Trigeminal_nerve
52 distinct regions of the brain's cerebral cortex
A Brodmann area is a region of the cerebral cortex, in the human or other primate brain, defined by its cytoarchitecture, or histological structure and
Brodmann_area
Deepest part of a sulcus
sulci in the human cerebral cortex. Standring, Susan; Ananad, Neel; Gray, Henry; Gray, Henry, eds. (2016). Gray's anatomy: the anatomical basis of clinical
Fundus_(brain)
Structure at the rear of the vertebrate brain, beneath the cerebrum
remains controversial. At the level of gross anatomy, the cerebellum consists of a tightly folded layer of cortex, with white matter underneath and a fluid-filled
Cerebellum
Large part of the brain containing the cerebral cortex
telencephalon or endbrain is the largest part of the brain, containing the cerebral cortex (of the two cerebral hemispheres) as well as several subcortical structures
Cerebrum
Type of memory referring to general world knowledge
PMID 17714013. S2CID 6110963. Fuster, J. M. (1997). The Prefrontal Cortex: Anatomy, Physiology, and Neuropsychology of the Frontal Lobe. Lippincott-Raven
Semantic_memory
Microscopic study of the anatomy of human nervous tissue
brains of diverse mammalian species and developed a division of the cerebral cortex into 52 discrete areas (of which 44 in the human, and the remaining 8 in
Cytoarchitecture
Group of subcortical nuclei involved in the motor and reward systems
the top of the midbrain, they have strong connections with the cerebral cortex, thalamus, brainstem and other brain areas. The basal ganglia are associated
Basal_ganglia
Articles related to anatomy include: Contents: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z abdomen abdominal aorta abducens nerve abducens nucleus
Index_of_anatomy_articles
Outer part of the kidney
The renal cortex is the outer portion of the kidney between the renal capsule and the renal medulla. In the adult, it forms a continuous smooth outer zone
Renal_cortex
Area of white matter below the human brain's central cortex
matter found underneath the cerebral cortex. The white matter, located in each hemisphere between the cerebral cortex and nuclei, as a whole has a semioval
Centrum_semiovale
Anatomical structure of the brain
prepiriform cortex) is a portion of the rhinencephalon consisting of paleocortex. Some sources state that it is part of the primary olfactory cortex. Prepyriform
Prepyriform_area
Part of the prefrontal cortex
The ventromedial prefrontal cortex (vmPFC) is a part of the prefrontal cortex in the mammalian brain. The ventral medial prefrontal is located in the
Ventromedial prefrontal cortex
Ventromedial_prefrontal_cortex
Field of anatomy dedicated to human teeth
Dental anatomy is a field of anatomy dedicated to the study of human tooth structures. The development, appearance, and classification of teeth fall within
Dental_anatomy
Type of cerebral cortex in the brain
allo-, meaning other, and cortex, meaning bark or crust), or heterogenetic cortex, is one of the two types of cerebral cortex in the brain, together with
Allocortex
Portions of the parietal, temporal and occipital lobes
coordinates of the body Posterior occipital cortex Anterior parietal cortex This association area—one of three in the cortex—is responsible for the assembly of
Parietal-temporal-occipital
Organ of the lymphatic system
lymph node is enclosed in a fibrous capsule and is made up of an outer cortex and an inner medulla. Lymph nodes become inflamed or enlarged in various
Lymph_node
Brain region
In human brains, the anterior cingulate cortex (ACC) is the frontal part of the cingulate cortex that resembles a "collar" surrounding the frontal part
Anterior_cingulate_cortex
Brain area
prefrontal cortex, rostrolateral prefrontal cortex, or anterior prefrontal cortex) is the anterior-most portion of the prefrontal cortex in the human
Brodmann_area_10
motor cortex Prefrontal cortex Orbitofrontal cortex Dorsolateral prefrontal cortex Ventrolateral prefrontal cortex Dorsomedial prefrontal cortex Ventromedial
List of regions in the human brain
List_of_regions_in_the_human_brain
Sensory system used for hearing
"Anatomy of the auditory cortex". Revue Neurologique. 151 (8–9): 486–94. PMID 8578069. Kaas JH, Hackett TA (1998). "Subdivisions of auditory cortex and
Auditory_system
Part of the anatomy of the brain
In human brain anatomy, an operculum (Latin, meaning "little lid") (pl.: opercula), may refer to the frontal, temporal, or parietal operculum, which together
Operculum_(brain)
Central part of the adrenal gland
is located at the center of the gland, being surrounded by the adrenal cortex. It is the innermost part of the adrenal gland, consisting of chromaffin
Adrenal_medulla
Nerve tract from the cingulate gyrus to the entorhinal cortex in the brain
a nerve tract that projects from the cingulate gyrus to the entorhinal cortex in the brain, allowing for communication between components of the limbic
Cingulum_(brain)
Caudal part of the cingulate cortex of the brain
posterior cingulate cortex (PCC) is the caudal part of the cingulate cortex, located posterior to the anterior cingulate cortex. This is the upper part
Posterior_cingulate_cortex
Parts of the cerebrum
the brain are the four major identifiable regions of the human cerebral cortex, and they comprise the surface of each hemisphere of the cerebrum. The two
Lobes_of_the_brain
Component of brain anatomy
Hippocampus anatomy describes the physical aspects and properties of the hippocampus, a neural structure in the medial temporal lobe of each cerebral
Hippocampus_anatomy
Projections from the cerebral cortex to the pontine nuclei
Corticopontine fibers are projections from layer V of the cerebral cortex to the pontine nuclei of the ventral pons. They represent the first link in a
Corticopontine_fibers
Class of animals with milk-producing glands
of the renal pelvis and renal pyramids, and of a clearly distinguishable cortex and medulla, which is due to the presence of elongated loops of Henle. Only
Mammal
Female reproductive organ that produces egg cells
The ovarian cortex is an ill-defined outer region containing many primary oocytes each enclosed in an ovarian follicle. In the cortex, in the reproductive
Ovary
Human male external reproductive organ
In human anatomy, the penis (/ˈpiːnɪs/; pl.: penises or penes; from the Latin pēnis, initially 'tail') is an external sex organ (intromittent organ) through
Human_penis
Distorted model of the body corresponding to sensory and motor nerve density
the body—terminate in various areas of the parietal lobe in the cerebral cortex, forming a representational map of the body. Findings from the 2010s and
Cortical_homunculus
Region of the brain's occipital cortex
extrastriate cortex is the region of the occipital cortex of the mammalian brain located next to the primary visual cortex. Primary visual cortex (V1) is also
Extrastriate_cortex
Study of the form or morphology of fishes
Fish anatomy is the study of the form or morphology of fish. It can be contrasted with fish physiology, which is the study of how the component parts
Fish_anatomy
Extension of the cortex into the medulla
columns of Bertini are extensions of the renal cortex in between the renal pyramids. They allow the cortex to be better anchored. (Cortical extensions into
Renal_column
White matter of the cerebellum
pathways that carry sensory and motor information to and from the cerebellar cortex. It is continuous with the cerebellar white-matter tracts entering and leaving
Arbor_vitae_(anatomy)
Awareness beyond things in the world in the present
Prefrontal Cortex: Anatomy, Physiology, and Neuropsychology of the Frontal. Muzur, A. Pace-Schott, E.F. Hobson, JA (2002) The Prefrontal Cortex in Sleep
Secondary_consciousness
Forward-most portion of the brain
In the anatomy of the brain of vertebrates, the forebrain or prosencephalon is the rostral (forward-most) portion of the brain. The forebrain controls
Forebrain
Physiological structure of birds' bodies
Bird anatomy, or the physiological structure of birds' bodies, shows many unique adaptations, mostly aiding flight. Birds have a light skeletal system
Bird_anatomy
Species of lichen
resemble Candelina in the field. They separate by cortex anatomy: Candelina has a thin paraplectenchymatous cortex capped by a dense, cemented layer of pigment
Candelina_mexicana
Hair layer located between the cuticle and the medulla
The cortex of the hair shaft is located between the hair cuticle and medulla and is the thickest hair layer. It contains most of the hair's pigment, giving
Cortex_(hair)
lobe is a portion of a kidney consisting of a renal pyramid and the renal cortex above it. In humans, on average there are 14 renal lobes.[medical citation
Renal_lobe
Region within the telencephalon in the vertebrate brain
In anatomy of animals, the paleocortex, or paleopallium, is a region within the telencephalon in the vertebrate brain. This type of cortical tissue consists
Paleocortex
Membrane within the eyeball surrounding the vitreous humor
In human anatomy, the vitreous membrane (also called the vitreous cortex or hyaloid membrane) is a layer of collagen separating the vitreous humour from
Vitreous_membrane
Groove in the brain's temporal lobe
In the human brain, the entorhinal cortex appears as a longitudinal elevation anterior to the parahippocampal gyrus, with a corresponding internal furrow
Rhinal_sulcus
Layer of adrenal cortex
the zona fasciculata of the rat adrenal cortex: an ultrastructural stereologic study" (PDF). Journal of Anatomy. 132 (Pt 2): 235–42. PMC 1233369. PMID 7275800
Zona_reticularis
Primary cell of the nervous system
visual cortex". PLOS Biology. 4 (2) e29. doi:10.1371/journal.pbio.0040029. PMC 1318477. PMID 16366735. Al, Martini, Frederic Et (2005). Anatomy and Physiology'
Neuron
Underground plant stem
Crocosmia corm anatomy, showing tunic, cortex of storage tissue, central medulla, and emergence of a new corm from a bud near the top.
Corm
Arrangement of the nervous system
body corresponds to a point on the primary somatosensory cortex (postcentral gyrus). This cortex is typically represented as a sensory homunculus which
Somatotopic_arrangement
Parts of the mammalian brain
the ventral pons. Corticopontine fibres project from the primary motor cortex to the ipsilateral pontine nucleus; pontocerebellar fibers then relay the
Pontine_nuclei
Anterior division of a spinal nerve
afferent nerve fibers—ultimately via the motor cortex in the frontal lobe and to somatosensory cortex in the parietal lobe—but also through the phenomenon
Ventral_ramus_of_spinal_nerve
Crossover point of eye nerves
right eye, en route respectively to the right and left sides of the visual cortex. Occupying the posterior part of the commissure of the optic chiasma is
Ventral supraoptic decussation
Ventral_supraoptic_decussation
Blood vessel
of the renal cortex and renal medulla.[citation needed] Arcuate veins pass around the renal pyramids at the border between the renal cortex and renal medulla
Arcuate_vein
Bundle of nerve fibers (axons) connecting nuclei of the central nervous system
the cortex. Mammillotegmental tract Neuromodulation Neural circuit Nerve plexus Moore, Keith; Dalley, Arthur (2005). Clinically Oriented Anatomy (5th ed
Nerve_tract
Outer layer of a stem or root in a vascular plant
botany, a cortex is an outer layer of a stem or root in a vascular plant, lying below the epidermis but outside of the vascular bundles. The cortex is composed
Cortex_(botany)
Studies of the visible part of a canine
Dog anatomy comprises the anatomical study of the visible parts of the body of a domestic dog. Details of structures vary tremendously from breed to breed
Dog_anatomy
Anatomical landmark in the brain of humans and other primates
The calcarine sulcus is associated with the visual cortex. It is where the primary visual cortex (V1) is concentrated. The central visual field is located
Calcarine_sulcus
Fold which separates the parietal and occipital lobes of the brain
called the parieto-occipital fissure) is a deep sulcus in the cerebral cortex that marks the boundary between the cuneus and precuneus, and also between
Parieto-occipital_sulcus
Part of the human brain
The posterior parietal cortex (the portion of parietal neocortex posterior to the primary somatosensory cortex) plays an important role in planned movements
Posterior_parietal_cortex
Physiological phenomenon involving the hardening and enlargement of the penis
may vary depending on the length and thickness of the penis. The cerebral cortex can initiate erection in the absence of direct mechanical stimulation (in
Erection
Genus of lichens in the family Physciaceae
Amo, G.; del Prado, R.; Esslinger, T.L.; Crespo, A. (2007). "Upper cortex anatomy corroborates phylogenetic hypothesis in species of Physconia (Ascomycota
Physconia
Condition of having extremely vivid mental imagery
early visual cortex and the frontal cortex. Recent research has shown the relationship between the size (surface area) of the early visual cortex (V1-V3),
Hyperphantasia
One of several most distal parts of a limb, such as fingers or toes
has an orderly somatotopic representation on the cerebral cortex in the somatosensory cortex area 3b, part of area 1 and a distributed, overlapping representation
Digit_(anatomy)
Primary cortical regions of the five sensory systems in the brain
not be confused with the function of the primary motor cortex, which is the last site in the cortex for processing motor commands. Though some areas of the
Primary_sensory_areas
significant input from several subdivisions of visual cortex, and has a primary output to parietal cortex on the dorsolateral cortical convexity, giving it
Lateral dorsal nucleus of thalamus
Lateral_dorsal_nucleus_of_thalamus
Human sexual practice
by nipple stimulation, and may be directly linked to the genital sensory cortex ("the genital area of the brain"). In Patterns of Sexual Behavior, a 1951
Nipple_stimulation
Hormones produced by the adrenal cortex
animals, the adrenocortical hormones are hormones produced by the adrenal cortex, the outer region of the adrenal gland. These polycyclic steroid hormones
Adrenocortical_hormone
Sac or cavity in any organ or tissue
or skull. Sinus is Latin for "bay", "pocket", "curve", or "bosom". In anatomy, the term is used in various contexts. The word "sinusitis" is used to
Sinus_(anatomy)
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