posterior cingulate cortex

cingulate gyrus, posterior division

Component of the cingulate cortex. The rostral and caudal extent were the caudal anterior and the isthmus divisions of the cingulate cortex respectively. The medial and lateral boundaries were the corpus callosum and as the superior frontal gyrus and/or paracentral lobule respectively (Christine Fennema-Notestine).

Type Organ
Body System Nervous
Parent Structure regional part of brain
Latin Name cingulate gyrus, posterior division
FMA ID 271593

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the posterior cingulate cortex?
Component of the cingulate cortex. The rostral and caudal extent were the caudal anterior and the isthmus divisions of the cingulate cortex respectively. The medial and lateral boundaries were the corpus callosum and as the superior frontal gyrus and/or paracentral lobule respectively (Christine Fen
What body system is the posterior cingulate cortex part of?
The posterior cingulate cortex is part of the Nervous.
What is the Latin name for the posterior cingulate cortex?
The Latin name for the posterior cingulate cortex is cingulate gyrus, posterior division.

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