Frontal cortex
Frontal Cortex
The Frontal Cortex (pronunciation: /ˈfrʌntəl ˈkɔːteks/) is the part of the brain located at the front of the frontal lobe. It is involved in a variety of complex behaviors, including planning, and greatly contributes to personality development.
Etymology
The term "Frontal Cortex" is derived from the Latin words 'frons' meaning 'forehead' and 'cortex' meaning 'bark' or 'rind'. This is due to its location at the front of the brain, just behind the forehead.
Function
The Frontal Cortex is responsible for higher cognitive functions including reasoning, problem-solving, judgment, and motor function. The Frontal Cortex is divided into two main areas: the prefrontal cortex and the motor cortex. The prefrontal cortex manages complex cognitive processes, while the motor cortex is responsible for planning and executing movements.
Related Terms
- Prefrontal Cortex: The anterior part of the frontal lobes of the brain, lying in front of the motor and premotor areas.
- Motor Cortex: The part of the cerebral cortex in the brain where the nerve impulses originate that initiate voluntary muscular activity.
- Frontal Lobe: Each of the paired lobes of the brain lying immediately behind the forehead.
- Cerebral Cortex: The outer layer of the cerebrum, composed of folded grey matter and playing an important role in consciousness.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Frontal cortex
- Wikipedia's article - Frontal cortex
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