Anterior Cingulate Cortex

**Semantic type:** Body Part, Organ, or Organ Component

**Definition:** The front region of the cingulate cortex that is located in the medial frontal lobe, adjacent to the corpus callosum. The anterior cingulate functions in decision making and in the regulation of emotions and physiological processes like blood pressure and heart rate.

**Synonyms:** - ANTERIOR CINGULATE CORTEX