Was Does Subcortical Mean?

: of, relating to, involving, or being a part of the brain below the cerebral cortex subcortical lesions.

What is the subcortical region of the brain?

Subcortical structures are a group of diverse neural formations deep within the brain which include the diencephalon, pituitary gland, limbic structures and the basal ganglia. They are involved in complex activities such as memory, emotion, pleasure and hormone production.

Where is the subcortical?

below the cerebral cortex. Subcortical structures are not visible when looking at the surface of the brain, and include structures like the hippocampus, thalamus, and hypothalamus (among many others).