Rat Brain -- Retrosplenial Cortex (IMAGE) University of California - San Diego Caption The retrosplenial cortex, seen here in the rat brain, appears to be vital in helping an animal successfully navigate the world. Credit Courtesy Andrew Alexander and Douglas Nitz, UC San Diego Usage Restrictions With this study and with credit 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.