The insular cortex as a vestibular area in relation to autonomic function

The forebrain cerebral network including the insular cortex plays a crucial role in the regulation of the central autonomic nervous system in relation to emotional stress. Numerous studies have recently shown that the insular cortex also has roles as a vestibular area in addition to auditory function. In this review, we summarize the recent literature regarding the relationship between the insular cortex and vestibular function, and we describe our hypothesis that the insular cortex has a pivotal role in vestibular-cardiovascular integration.

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The insular cortex is crucial in regulating the central autonomic nervous system in emotional stress and also functions as a vestibular area. Studies suggest the insular cortex plays a pivotal role in vestibular-cardiovascular integration.