Postrhinal cortex
Postrhinal Cortex
The Postrhinal Cortex (pronunciation: post-rhinal cortex) is a part of the brain that is involved in memory and spatial navigation. It is located in the temporal lobe and is closely associated with the perirhinal cortex and parahippocampal cortex.
Etymology
The term "Postrhinal Cortex" is derived from the Latin words "post" meaning after, and "rhinal" referring to the nose. This is due to its location in the brain, posterior to the rhinal fissure.
Function
The Postrhinal Cortex is primarily involved in the processing of spatial memory and contextual memory. It receives inputs from the visual cortex and auditory cortex, and sends outputs to the hippocampus, playing a crucial role in the formation and retrieval of memories.
Related Terms
- Rhinal Cortex: The area of the brain anterior to the Postrhinal Cortex, involved in olfactory processing.
- Perirhinal Cortex: A region of the brain adjacent to the Postrhinal Cortex, involved in object recognition and memory.
- Parahippocampal Cortex: A region of the brain that works closely with the Postrhinal Cortex in memory processing.
- Hippocampus: A part of the brain that plays a significant role in the consolidation of information from short-term memory to long-term memory.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Postrhinal cortex
- Wikipedia's article - Postrhinal cortex
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