subcortical

(noun)

Of or pertaining to the portion of the brain located below the cerebral cortex.

Related Terms

Examples of subcortical in the following topics:

  • Cannon–Bard Theory of Emotion

    • According to the Cannon–Bard theory, emotional expression results from activation of the subcortical centers of the brain.

  • James–Lange Theory of Emotion

    • The Cannon-Bard theory states that emotional expression results from action of the subcortical centers.

  • Neurocognitive Disorders

    • Alzheimer's disease is characterised by loss of neurons and synapses in the cerebral cortex and certain subcortical regions.

  • The Limbic System

    • The basal ganglia is a group of nuclei lying deep in the subcortical white matter of the frontal lobes that organizes motor behavior.