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The von Economo and fork neurons are atypical cortical projection neurons. They occur in insular and cingulate cortical areas that interface homeostatic bodily states with high-order brain functions. Their recent… Click to show full abstract
The von Economo and fork neurons are atypical cortical projection neurons. They occur in insular and cingulate cortical areas that interface homeostatic bodily states with high-order brain functions. Their recent discovery in the macaque monkey offers a unique opportunity to examine the neurocellular basis of interoception in cognitive processes including perceptual awareness and perhaps language.
Keywords:
fork neurons;
von economo;
monkey insula;
economo fork;
neurons monkey
Journal Title: Current Opinion in Behavioral Sciences
Year Published: 2018
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Journal Title: Current Opinion in Behavioral Sciences
Year Published: 2018
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