Sunday, November 17, 2013

Brain Cortex Map Part 33d

BRAIN CORTEX MAP part 33d

The human cortex occupies most of the brain as seen in the illustration. Let's compare the definitions of cortex with other fields of science.

The cortex applies to many fields of science.

Cortex (archaeology), the outer layer of rock formed on the exterior of raw materials by chemical and mechanical weathering processes

Cortex (botany), the outer portion of the stem or root of a plant

Cortex (anatomy), the outermost or superficial layer of an organ

Cortex (hair), the middle layer of a strand of hair

Organs 

Cell cortex, the region proximal to the cell surface, i.e. directly underneath the cell membrane
 

the Renal cortex, the outer portion of the kidney
 

the Adrenal cortex, the portion of the Adrenal gland responsible for the production of cortisol and aldosterone

The brain 

the Cerebral cortex, the outer layer of the vertebrate cerebrum, part of which is the forebrain
 

the Motor cortex, the regions of the cerebral cortex involved in voluntary motor functions
 

the Prefrontal cortex, the anterior part of the frontal lobes of the brain
 

the Visual cortex, regions of the cerebral cortex involved in visual functions
 

the Cerebellar cortex, the outer layer of the vertebrate cerebellum

Index to the Brain Cortex
http://humanoidolabs.blogspot.tw/2013/11/brain-cortex-index-part-16.html