connections of the cerebral cortex

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Introduction

Thalamic afferents to the cerebral cortex (neocortex) are excitatory glutamatergic neurons that innervate:

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References

  1. Clarke, D., UCLA Dept of Neurobehavior .Callosal connections arise from layers 2, 3, 5 & 6 & innervate homologous areas in the contralateral hemisphere. These connections occur in patches of high density measuring 400 um. .Ipsilateral connections tend to arise from the same layers as callosal fibers, but have more variable patterns of termination. Also see specific cortical region (i.e. prefrontal cortex).