Cytoarchitecture
Cytoarchitecture
Cytoarchitecture (pronounced: /ˌsaɪtoʊˈɑːrkɪtɛktʃər/), also known as cytoarchitectonics, is a branch of neuroscience that studies the cellular composition of the brain's tissue. The term is derived from the Greek words "kytos" meaning "cell", and "architektonikos" meaning "relating to architecture".
Etymology
The term "cytoarchitecture" was first used in the early 20th century by the German neurologist Korbinian Brodmann, who used it to describe the organization of cells in the cerebral cortex. The term is derived from the Greek words "kytos" meaning "cell", and "architektonikos" meaning "relating to architecture".
Definition
Cytoarchitecture involves the study of the arrangement of neuronal cells within the brain. This field of study is crucial in understanding the functional areas of the brain, as different regions have distinct cytoarchitectural patterns.
Related Terms
- Neuroanatomy: The study of the structure and organization of the nervous system.
- Histology: The study of the microscopic structure of tissues.
- Neuron: The basic working unit of the brain, a specialized cell designed to transmit information to other nerve cells, muscle, or gland cells.
- Cerebral Cortex: The outermost layer of the brain, visible to the naked eye and divided into two hemispheres.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Cytoarchitecture
- Wikipedia's article - Cytoarchitecture
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