The cerebral cortex is the outer layer of gray matter covering the cerebral hemispheres. It accommodates an enormous number of neurons through its large surface area, gyri and sulci, and laminar organization. The cortex can be divided into allocortex, archicortex, paleocortex, and isocortex. Isocortex has the typical six-layered structure and includes primary sensory, motor, and association areas. The cortex receives inputs from the thalamus and other subcortical structures and projects outputs to various targets. It plays a key role in various functions such as sensory processing, motor control, language, and higher cognition.
The cerebral cortex is the outer layer of gray matter covering the cerebral hemispheres. It accommodates an enormous number of neurons through its large surface area, gyri and sulci, and laminar organization. The cortex can be divided into allocortex, archicortex, paleocortex, and isocortex. Isocortex has the typical six-layered structure and includes primary sensory, motor, and association areas. The cortex receives inputs from the thalamus and other subcortical structures and projects outputs to various targets. It plays a key role in various functions such as sensory processing, motor control, language, and higher cognition.
