Human Cortex Parcellation (IMAGE)

NIH/National Institute of Mental Health

Human Cortex Parcellation

Caption

The researchers discovered that our brain's cortex, or outer mantle, is composed of 180 distinct areas per hemisphere. For example, the image above shows areas connected to the three main senses -- hearing (red), touch (green) vision (blue) and opposing cognitive systems (light and dark). The map is based on data from resting state fMRI scans performed as part of the Human Connectome Project.

Credit

Matthew Glasser, Ph.D., and David Van Essen, Ph.D., Washington University

Usage Restrictions

None

License

Licensed content

Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.