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Connectivity optimization and the positioning of cortical areas

2003; National Academy of Sciences; Volume: 100; Issue: 13 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1073/pnas.0932745100

1091-6490

Vitaly A. Klyachko, Charles F. Stevens,

Functional Brain Connectivity Studies

By examining many alternative arrangements of cortical areas, we have found that the arrangement actually present in the brain minimizes the volume of the axons required for interconnecting the areas. Our observations support the notion that the organization of cortical areas has evolved to optimize interareal connections.