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  1. Cerebral cortex - Wikipedia

    The cerebral cortex, also known as the cerebral mantle, [1] is the outer layer of neural tissue of the cerebrum of the brain in humans and other mammals. It is the largest site of neural integration in the …

  2. Cerebral Cortex: What It Is, Function & Location - Cleveland Clinic

    May 23, 2022 · Your cortex is involved in higher processes in the human brain, including memory, thinking, learning, reasoning, problem-solving, emotions, consciousness and functions related to …

  3. Cerebral Cortex: What to Know - WebMD

    Dec 9, 2024 · The cerebral cortex, also known as gray matter, is your brain’s outermost layer and is located above the cerebrum. Learn more about its vital functions.

  4. Cerebral Cortex - Simply Psychology

    Jun 26, 2025 · The cortex is made up of six horizontal layers of cells, each playing a different role in how the brain processes information. These layers work together to receive sensory input, coordinate …

  5. Cerebral cortex | Description, Anatomy, Function, & Disease - Britannica

    Cerebral cortex, outermost layer of tissue in the brain. The cerebral cortex, also referred to as gray matter, covers the cerebrum, which is the largest portion of the brain. The cerebral cortex is …

  6. Cortex | Internal Developer Portal

    Cortex is the internal developer portal for modern teams leveraging AI to achieve engineering excellence.

  7. Know Your Brain: Cerebral Cortex - @neurochallenged

    Cortex means "bark" in Latin and appropriately the cerebral cortex is the outermost layer of the brain, made up primarily of grey matter. It is the most prominent visible feature of the human brain, and …

  8. CORTEX Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of CORTEX is the outer or superficial part of an organ or bodily structure (such as the kidney, adrenal gland, or cerebellum or a bone); especially : cerebral cortex.

  9. The Cortex - Neuroanatomy

    1. Introduction 1.1. Cortex 1.2. Objectives 2. Cerebral Cortex 2.1. What Is It? 2.2. Characteristics 2.3. Lobes

  10. Cerebral cortex: Structure and functions | Kenhub

    Oct 30, 2023 · The cerebral cortex (cortex of the brain) is the outer grey matter layer that completely covers the surface of the two cerebral hemispheres. It is about 2 to 4 mm thick and contains an …