Connectivity optimization and the positioning of cortical areas.
basic_science · Level V
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Abstract
By examining many alternative arrangements of cortical areas, we have found that the arrangement actually present in the brain minimizes the volume of the axons required for interconnecting the areas. Our observations support the notion that the organization of cortical areas has evolved to optimize interareal connections.
Medical subject headings
- Axons
- Brain
- Prefrontal Cortex