Functional mapping and effective connectivity of the human operculum

• Published in: Cortex Vol. 109; pp. 303 - 321
• Main Authors: Mălîia, Mihai-Dragoş, Donos, Cristian, Barborica, Andrei, Popa, Irina, Ciurea, Jean, Cinatti, Sandra, Mîndruţă, Ioana
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Italy Elsevier Ltd 01.12.2018
• Subjects: Brain stimulation; Effective connectivity; Functional mapping; Operculum; Stereoelectroencephalography; MTG; Q3; IPL; DMPFC; STG; aI; Functional mapping; Operculum; SPL; CCEP; Th; VMPFC; Stereoelectroencephalography; DNET; Hc; V1; AC; AD; FCD; SMA; MT; PrCO; CEN; preSMA; fMRI; PCC; SII; PCL; Effective connectivity; SEP; A; C; PIVC; BG; E; MRI; F; ProM; VLPFC; PHG; O; R; SEEG; TPO; rsfMRI; S; OF; pI; SN; PrC; ACC; DLPFC; DMN; OpF; PMC; Brain stimulation; MCC; SPES; OpP; NRESP; OpR; CT; OpT; DES; PC; RMS; LG; MOFC; TP; ITG; LI

The operculum, defined as the cortex adjacent to the insula, is a large structure encompassing three lobes, with a recognized role in a variety of neurologic and psychiatric conditions. Its complex functions include sensory, motor, autonomic and cognitive processing. In humans, these are extended wi...