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parietal cortex

parietal cortex In this packet, the parietal cortex—specifically the posterior parietal cortex—is a brain region linked to how people process overall patterns versus fine details.

In this packet, the parietal cortex—specifically the posterior parietal cortex—is a brain region linked to how people process overall patterns versus fine details. Evidence described here indicates that the right posterior parietal cortex is more engaged in global processing, while the left side is more involved in local processing.