EMBRYONIC DEVELOPMENT & STEM CELL COMPENDIUM
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Neocortex


Brn.Ncx
The neocortex the upper layer of the cerebral cortex and is made up six horizontal layers of neurons. It is the most highly developed part of the human brain and is involved in perceiving, thinking and understand language.
Isocortex, Neopallium
Cerebral Cortex
Neocortex
Multiple Ancestors Single Ancestor No Descendants Develops from Part of Parent