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==Function of the posterior cortex== |
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The posterior cortex is the “sensory” cortex, much as the [[frontal lobe#Function|frontal cortex]] is the “action” cortex. The posterior cortex is responsible for encoding the sensory content ([[visual]], [[auditory]], and [[tactile]]) of any experience (both real and imaginary). The posterior cortex with the exception of the primary sensory areas ([[Visual cortex#Primary visual cortex (V1)]], [[primary auditory cortex]], and [[somatosensory cortex]]) was called by [[Christof Koch]] and colleagues [[Posterior cortical hot zone]] for its close association with the minimal neural substrate essential for conscious perception.<ref>{{cite journal |last1=Koch |first1=Christof |last2=Massimini |first2=Marcello |last3=Boly |first3=Melanie |last4=Tononi |first4=Giulio |title=Neural correlates of consciousness: progress and problems |journal=Nature Reviews Neuroscience |date=1 May 2016 |volume=17 |issue=5 |pages=307–321 |doi=10.1038/nrn.2016.22}}</ref> |
The posterior cortex is the “sensory” cortex, much as the [[frontal lobe#Function|frontal cortex]] is the “action” cortex. The posterior cortex is responsible for encoding the sensory content ([[visual]], [[auditory]], and [[tactile]]) of any experience (both real and imaginary). The posterior cortex with the exception of the primary sensory areas ([[Visual cortex#Primary visual cortex (V1)|Primary visual cortex (V1)]], [[primary auditory cortex]], and [[somatosensory cortex]]) was called by [[Christof Koch]] and colleagues [[Posterior cortical hot zone]] for its close association with the minimal neural substrate essential for conscious perception.<ref>{{cite journal |last1=Koch |first1=Christof |last2=Massimini |first2=Marcello |last3=Boly |first3=Melanie |last4=Tononi |first4=Giulio |title=Neural correlates of consciousness: progress and problems |journal=Nature Reviews Neuroscience |date=1 May 2016 |volume=17 |issue=5 |pages=307–321 |doi=10.1038/nrn.2016.22}}</ref> |
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Posterior cortex usually means the posterior (back) part of the complete cerebral cortex and includes the occipital, parietal, and temporal cortices. In other words, the posterior cortex includes all the cerebral cortex without the frontal cortex.
In combination with specific cortical areas, posterior cortex usually refer to the posterior part of that cortical area. For example:Posterior parietal cortex or Posterior cingulate cortex.
Function of the posterior cortex
The posterior cortex is the “sensory” cortex, much as the frontal cortex is the “action” cortex. The posterior cortex is responsible for encoding the sensory content (visual, auditory, and tactile) of any experience (both real and imaginary). The posterior cortex with the exception of the primary sensory areas (Primary visual cortex (V1), primary auditory cortex, and somatosensory cortex) was called by Christof Koch and colleagues Posterior cortical hot zone for its close association with the minimal neural substrate essential for conscious perception.[1]
- ^ Koch, Christof; Massimini, Marcello; Boly, Melanie; Tononi, Giulio (1 May 2016). "Neural correlates of consciousness: progress and problems". Nature Reviews Neuroscience. 17 (5): 307–321. doi:10.1038/nrn.2016.22.