Chapter
Chapter 37 Intracortical myelination
Abstract
Myelin found in the gray matter of the cortex is called intracortical myelin. Overall brain myelination begins in utero and continues into the fifth decade of life in humans. Intracortical myelination follows a specific pattern, with primary sensory and motor areas myelinating well before association areas. It plays an important role in modulating behavior and cognitive functioning and has a critical period of development. In healthy humans the …
Authors
Sehmbi M; Bock NA; Frey BN
Book title
Neurobiology of Bipolar Disorder
Pagination
pp. 417-426
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
2021
DOI
10.1016/b978-0-12-819182-8.00039-9