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The midcingulate cortex (MCC) has distinct anterior (aMCC) and posterior (pMCC) divisions with unique functions in movement, reward, and pain. MCC vulnerabilities are linked to specific neurological and psychiatric disorders, highlighting its critical role.

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  • Comparative Anatomy
  • Neuroimmunology

Background:

  • The midcingulate cortex (MCC) is increasingly recognized for its unique structural and functional attributes in human neuroimaging.
  • Previous research has not comprehensively reviewed the MCC's structure, connections, functions, and disease vulnerabilities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide the first comprehensive review of the midcingulate cortex (MCC).
  • To detail the structure, connections, functions, and disease vulnerabilities of the anterior (aMCC) and posterior (pMCC) divisions of the MCC.
  • To clarify the MCC's distinct identity from the anterior cingulate cortex (ACC).

Main Methods:

  • Comparative immunohistochemistry and receptor binding studies across five species (human, monkey, rabbit, rat, mouse).
  • Analysis of cytoarchitecture, connections, and neurocytology of aMCC and pMCC.
  • Review of human imaging findings and disease associations.

Main Results:

  • The MCC comprises two functional divisions: aMCC (action-reinforcement, reward) and pMCC (multisensory orientation, movement control).
  • Distinct neuronal populations and projection patterns exist, including spinal cord projections from pMCC.
  • Differential vulnerability of aMCC (chronic pain, OCD, ADHD) and pMCC (PSP, depression, PTSD) in human diseases was identified.

Conclusions:

  • The MCC is a distinct brain region with a dichotomous organization (aMCC and pMCC) crucial for complex cognitive and motor functions.
  • Understanding MCC's modular organization and species-specific differences is vital for interpreting findings and developing disease models.
  • The distinct disease vulnerabilities of aMCC and pMCC underscore their unique roles and provide a basis for targeted therapeutic strategies.