Cerebral cortex — Free Physiology Illustration

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Cerebral cortex

Simplified anatomical side or lateral view of the human cerebral cortex shown as the thin outer gray matter layer of a cerebral hemisphere. Depict it as a broad, gently curved ribbon-like sheet or shell following the contour of the brain surface rather than the full brain mass. The tissue is pale pink-gray to pale pink-beige or pinkish-tan, slightly darker than underlying tissue where visible, with a densely wrinkled convoluted surface made of prominent rounded gyri and narrow sulci. Emphasize the cortex as a thin folded cortical mantle with a subtle layered band, slightly darker rim, smooth cut edge, or lighter inner boundary to distinguish it from deeper brain tissue.

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