Cortical

Cortical refers to the outer layer of the brain, the cerebral cortex. The cerebral cortex plays a key role in memory, attention, perception, cognition, awareness, thought, language, and consciousness.

Anatomy

The cerebral cortex is the outermost layer of the brain, visible to the naked eye and divided into two hemispheres. Each hemisphere is divided into four main lobes: the frontal lobe, parietal lobe, temporal lobe, and occipital lobe.

Function

The cerebral cortex is involved in several functions of the body including:

• Determining Intelligence
• Determining Personality
• Motor Function
• Planning and Organization
• Touch Sensation
• Processing Sensory Information
• Language Processing

Disorders

Several disorders are associated with the cerebral cortex, including:

• Alzheimer's disease
• Epilepsy
• Schizophrenia
• Autism
• Depression
• Parkinson's disease

See also

• Brain
• Neurology
• Neuroscience

References

Cortical Resources
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