Neocortex

Synonyms Neocortex, Isocortex Definition The neocortex represents the youngest part of the brain in terms of evolutionary history. It can be subdivided into four lobes, which take over different brain functions. Frontal lobe Anatomy & Function: The frontal lobe plays the central role in the initiation of motor function. In the motocortex (gyrus precentralis) the … Neocortex