Anterior cingulate cortex
Anterior Cingulate Cortex
The Anterior Cingulate Cortex (pronounced: an-TEER-ee-or sin-GUH-lit KOR-tex) is a part of the brain that plays a key role in various cognitive functions.
Etymology
The term "Anterior Cingulate Cortex" is derived from Latin. "Anterior" means "front", "cingulate" comes from "cingulum" which means "girdle", and "cortex" refers to the outer layer of the brain.
Function
The Anterior Cingulate Cortex is involved in a wide range of functions in the brain. These include decision-making, emotion, and reward anticipation. It is also involved in autonomic functions like regulating blood pressure and heart rate.
Anatomy
The Anterior Cingulate Cortex is located in the medial part of the cerebral cortex. It is divided into the dorsal and ventral parts. The dorsal part is associated with cognitive functions, while the ventral part is associated with emotional functions.
Related Terms
- Cerebral Cortex: The outer layer of the brain, involved in many higher brain functions.
- Medial Prefrontal Cortex: A part of the brain involved in decision making and memory.
- Dorsal Anterior Cingulate Cortex: The part of the Anterior Cingulate Cortex associated with cognitive functions.
- Ventral Anterior Cingulate Cortex: The part of the Anterior Cingulate Cortex associated with emotional functions.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Anterior cingulate cortex
- Wikipedia's article - Anterior cingulate cortex
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