superior longitudinal fasciculus

a bundle of nerve fibers that connects ridges (gyri) in the cerebral cortex as distant as the frontal lobe and the occipital lobe. Most are short fibers that connect closer gyri. Near the middle of the fasciculus, some fibers coming from both directions turn abruptly upward into the motor and somatosensory areas of the cortex.

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December 26th 2024

socionomics

n. the study of nonsocial influences on social groups; that is, the ways in which the physical environment modifies society. This includes the effects of different terrains and climatic conditions on economic and social organization.