Periallocortex
Periallocortex, also called mesocortex, is one of three subtypes of allocortex, the other two subtypes being paleocortex and archicortex. The periallocortex is formed at transition areas where any of the other two subtypes of allocortex borders with the neocortex (also called isocortex).[1]
Thus, the periallocortex is also subdivided to two subtypes. One subtype is called peripaleocortex, which is formed at borders between paleocortex and neocortex. Areas considered to belong to peripaleocortex are for example anterior insular cortex.[2] Another subtype of periallocortex is called periarchicortex. It is formed at borders between archicortex and neocortex. Areas considered to belong to periarchicortex include entorhinal cortex, perirhinal cortex, presubicular cortex, retrosplenial cortex, supracallosal area and subgenual area.[3]
References
- ^ "Periallocortex". BrainInfo. University of Washington. Retrieved 13 October 2017.
- ^ "Peripaleocortex". BrainInfo. University of Washington. Retrieved 13 October 2017.
- ^ "Periarchicortex". BrainInfo. University of Washington. Retrieved 13 October 2017.