Book chapter
Thalamic Contribution to Cortical Network Functions
The Cerebral Cortex and Thalamus, pp.494-502
Oxford University Press
2024
DOI: 10.1093/med/9780197676158.003.0047
Abstract
Distributed neural activity supports a broad range of perceptual, motor, and cognitive functions. Discovering how brain systems implement this behavioral repertoire is critical for elucidating the neural basis of human cognition. Traditionally, many higherorder and complex cognitive functions such as executive function, decisionmaking, and working memory are thought to be mediated by the structure and dynamics of the cortical system. However, accumulating evidence suggests that the thalamus likely plays an important yet underappreciated role. This chapter first reviews human neuropsychology findings that demonstrated the necessity of the human thalamus for complex cognitive functions. The authors then review the organization of thalamocortical connectivity, and summarize how thalamocortical interactions can influence local and largescale brain network functions. In conclusion, they summarize the role of thalamocortical interactions in regulating brain network dynamics subserving cognitive functions.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Thalamic Contribution to Cortical Network Functions
- Creators
- Michael M. HalassaSabine KastnerKai HwangJames M. Shine
- Resource Type
- Book chapter
- Publication Details
- The Cerebral Cortex and Thalamus, pp.494-502
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press; New York
- DOI
- 10.1093/med/9780197676158.003.0047
- Alternative title
- Section VIII Cognitive Properties
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 2024
- Academic Unit
- Iowa Neuroscience Institute; Psychiatry; Psychological and Brain Sciences
- Record Identifier
- 9984559876302771
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