subcortical

(noun)

Of or pertaining to the portion of the brain located below the cerebral cortex.

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Examples of subcortical in the following topics:

  • Cannon–Bard Theory of Emotion

    • According to the Cannon–Bard theory, emotional expression results from activation of the subcortical centers of the brain.
  • Motor Areas

    • Buried deep in the white matter of the cerebral cortex are interconnected subcortical masses of cerebral gray matter called basal nuclei (or basal ganglia) that are involved in motor control.
  • James–Lange Theory of Emotion

    • The Cannon-Bard theory states that emotional expression results from action of the subcortical centers.
  • Thalamus

    • It is generally believed to act as a relay between a variety of subcortical areas and the cerebral cortex.
  • Functions of the Diencephalon

    • The thalamus is a kind of switchboard of information, believed to act as a relay between a variety of subcortical areas and the cerebral cortex.
  • Sensory Areas

    • The cerebral cortex is connected to various subcortical structures such as the thalamus and the basal ganglia.
  • Disorders of the Basal Ganglia

    • The basal ganglia can be modeled as a group of components of parallel, reentrant cortico-subcortical circuits, which originate in cortical areas, traverse the basal ganglia, and terminate in specific areas in the frontal lobe.
  • Neurocognitive Disorders

    • Alzheimer's disease is characterised by loss of neurons and synapses in the cerebral cortex and certain subcortical regions.
  • The Brain

    • It likely acts as a relay between a variety of subcortical areas and the cerebral cortex.
  • Overview of the Cerebrum

    • The cerebrum contains the cerebral cortex (of the two cerebral hemispheres), as well as several subcortical structures, including the hippocampus, basal ganglia, and olfactory bulb.
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