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Hate to sound dumb, but . . .

by risnerrose, Sep 23, 2007 09:20AM
I've been searching and will now swallow my pride . . . where in the world is the subcortical of the brain?  I need a simple brain map or very basic description.

Lost in my own mind,

Sherry
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by Jazzyfizzle, Sep 23, 2007 09:33AM
Boy I sure dont' know Sherry. Hope someone can tell you!

(Sherri also  :)  )



Jazzy

by pennst8r, Sep 23, 2007 09:48AM
To: risnerrose
The simplest explanation is that the outer portion of the cerebrum is the cortex, what you hear called "gray matter". The subcortical is below the cortex. Did that help or confuse you more?

Penn

by risnerrose, Sep 23, 2007 10:09AM
To: Penn
Why do MRI reports refer to subcortical white matter . . . isn't that redundant (sp?)?

by pennst8r, Sep 23, 2007 10:37AM
To: risnerrose
I'm pretty sure there are other subcortical regions besides the white matter regions - the hypothalamus I think is an example. There are so many areas of the brain - fascinating since it is really not that big an organ. Jam-packed though! Wish I remembered more from college - I may have to do some brushing up!

Penn
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