Brodmann area 30
Brodmann area 30
Brodmann area 30 (pronounced: broad-man area thirty), also known as the retrosplenial cortex, is a region of the cerebral cortex in the human brain. The term "Brodmann area 30" is derived from the name of its discoverer, Korbinian Brodmann, a German neurologist who first defined this area in 1909.
Etymology
The term "Brodmann area 30" is named after Korbinian Brodmann, who used cytoarchitectonic mapping to identify and number distinct regions of the cerebral cortex. The number "30" is simply the designation given to this particular area in Brodmann's map.
Function
Brodmann area 30 is involved in various cognitive functions, including memory processing and spatial awareness. It is also implicated in certain neurological and psychiatric conditions, such as Alzheimer's disease and depression.
Related Terms
- Cerebral cortex: The outer layer of the cerebrum, involved in many higher brain functions.
- Cytoarchitecture: The arrangement of cells in a particular tissue type, such as the brain.
- Neurology: The branch of medicine dealing with disorders of the nervous system.
- Psychiatry: The branch of medicine focused on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Brodmann area 30
- Wikipedia's article - Brodmann area 30
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