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posterior cingulate cortex

posterior cingulate cortex The posterior cingulate cortex is the back part of the cingulate cortex, in the medial area of the inferior parietal lobule.

The posterior cingulate cortex is the back part of the cingulate cortex, in the medial area of the inferior parietal lobule. It is thought to help link emotional processes with cognitive functions.

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