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Cingulate cortex

The cingulate cortex is a fascinating area of the human brain that has been the subject of neuroanatomical and therapeutic investigation owing to its role in various functions and pathologies. It is a paired structure that resides within the medial surface of the cerebral hemisphere and is perhaps most well-known as part of the limbic system. It is involved in many vital neural circuits, which include other structures such as reward centers, amygdala, lateral prefrontal cortex, parietal cortex, motor areas, spinal cord, hippocampus, and limbic regions. Although previously viewed as a mysterious territory of the brain, evidence from cognitive and fMRI studies has established a better understanding of the cingulate cortex in the last decade. Its functional role continues to be heavily studied to this day. The following sections shed more light on the cingulate cortical structure, function, and clinical and surgical significance.

Ref:
Jumah FR, Dossani RH. Neuroanatomy, Cingulate Cortex. 2022 Dec 6. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2023 Jan–. PMID: 30725762.

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Added on Nov 26, 2023 by Barbara Van De Keer

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