Corpus callosum

Definition

The corpus callosum is a thick band of nerve fibers that divides the cerebral cortex lobes into left and right hemispheres. It facilitates communication between the two hemispheres of the brain, allowing them to share information and coordinate activities.

Related terms

Cerebral Cortex: The outer layer of neural tissue of the cerebrum of the brain, playing a key role in memory, attention, perception, cognition, awareness, thought, language, and consciousness.

Hemispheric Lateralization: The distinction between functions of the left and right hemispheres of the brain; for example, language production is typically a function of the left hemisphere.

Neural Fibers: Long projections of neurons that transmit electrical impulses across distances within the brain; they include axons and dendrites