- Glossary
Paralimbic cortex
Collective term for all areas of the brain that are closely connected to the limbic system. Anatomically, the orbitofrontal cortex, cingulate gyrus, and insula belong to the paralimbic system, which plays a crucial role in mediating intense emotions. This is particularly true for feelings of fear. Neurologists often find abnormalities in the paralimbic system in the brains of psychopaths.
