Auditory Cortex (also known as Cortex, Auditory, Auditory Area): The region of the cerebral cortex that receives the auditory radiation from the MEDIAL GENICULATE BODY.

NIH MeSH · D001303Anatomy

Auditory Cortex

Also known asCortex, Auditory · Auditory Area · Area, Auditory · Auditory Areas · Temporal Auditory Area · Area, Temporal Auditory · Temporal Auditory Areas · Primary Auditory Cortex · Auditory Cortex, Primary · Cortex, Primary Auditory · Primary Auditory Cortices · Transverse Temporal Gyri

Definition

The region of the cerebral cortex that receives the auditory radiation from the MEDIAL GENICULATE BODY.

MeSH classification

  • A08.186.211.200.885.287.500.814.249
  • A08.186.211.200.885.287.500.863.297

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Common questions about Auditory Cortex

What does Auditory Cortex mean in medicine?
The region of the cerebral cortex that receives the auditory radiation from the MEDIAL GENICULATE BODY. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Auditory Cortex known by any other names?
Yes. Auditory Cortex is also referred to as Cortex, Auditory, Auditory Area, Area, Auditory, Auditory Areas in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Auditory Cortex sit in the medical classification?
Auditory Cortex falls under the broader medical category "Anatomy" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: A08.186.211.200.885.287.500.814.249, A08.186.211.200.885.287.500.863.297). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D001303) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗