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cerebrum vs. cerebral cortex

cerebrum vs. cerebral cortex: 's the difference?

The cerebral cortex is part of the cerebrum. The cerebrum is the largest part of the front of the brain, consisting of two hemispheres and serving to control voluntary movements and coordinate mental actions. The cerebral cortex is the furrowed outer layer of gray matter in the cerebrum.

cerebrum

noun

Anatomy, Zoology.
plural cerebrums, cerebra
  1. the anterior and largest part of the brain, consisting of two halves or hemispheres and serving to control voluntary movements and coordinate mental actions.
  2. the forebrain and the midbrain.

cerebral cortex

noun

  1. the furrowed outer layer of gray matter in the cerebrum of the brain, associated with higher brain functions such as voluntary movement, learning, memory, coordination of sensory information, and the expression of individuality. prefrontal cortex ( def ).