Regions of the Cerebral Cortex Flashcards
Somatosensory Cortex Location
postcentral gyrus in parietal lobe
Somatosensory Cortex
receives sensory input from receptors in skin and skeletal muscles.
Somatosensory Association Area Location
Parietal Lobe immediately posterior to primary sensory cortex.
Somatosensory Association Area
Integrates and analyzes input received by primary sensory cortex.
Primary Visual Cortex Location
Posterior region of occipital lobe
Primary Visual Cortex
Receives sensory input from retina of eye.
Visual Association Area Location
Anterior to primary visual cortex in occipital lobe
Visual Association Area
Integrates and analyzes input received from the primary visual cortex.
Auditory Cortex Location
Superior margin of temporal lobe, along lateral sulcus
Auditory Cortex
Receives auditory impulses related to pitch, rhythm, and loudness from inner ear.
Auditory Association Area Location
Adjacent to primary auditory area in temporal lobe.
Auditory Association Area
Integrates and analyzes input received by primary auditory area.
Olfactory Cortex Location
Medial aspect of temporal lobe
Olfactory Cortex
Receives input from olfactory receptors in nasal cavity.
Gustatory Cortex Location
Parietal lobe where it is overlapped by the temporal lobe.
