Neocorteccia AKA Neocortex. Regarded as the most recently evolved parts of the cortex. Consisting of grey matter of 2-4mm thick, surrounding the deeper white matter in the cerebrum. A significant difference observed in the Neocortex is it’s presence of the structures; deep groves called sulci and ridges called gyri can be seen in primates and other large mammals, in rodents however, this region of their brain is completely smooth. As this region is responsible for “higher-order” thinking so to speak it’s main responsibilities collate to those behind sensory perception, cognition, generation of motor commands, spatial reasoning and language. Qualities indeed greatly inquired about in minds such as Sir Albert Einstein in the labs of University of Pennsylvania. (*post to come soon) and Mozart. We can understand the differentiation between the anatomical development of this region in comparison to other animals such as rodents. With the folds creating a larger surface area in which to contain the increased number neuronal cell bodies and unmyelinated fibers in order to achieve this region’s well known role in “higher-order thinking”. Thus allowing it to distinguish us for our previously relied on traits of instinctual habits and actions to our surrounding, well known to be what rodents depend on most. This region of the brain although most recently evolved defines our streamlining over time from our neanderthal ancestors in order to increase our capabilities in the world as we see it now. #amedicsworld #brain #neuroscience #neurology #medicine #cognitivescience #think #neocortex #science #alberteinstein #einstein #mozart #universityofpennsylvania