Cortex (anatomy)

In anatomy and zoology the cortex is the outermost (or "superficial") layer of an organ. Organs with well-defined cortical layers include kidneys, adrenal glands, ovaries, the thymus, and portions of the brain.

See also: Cortex (anatomy), Adrenal gland, Anatomy, Brain, Kidney, Organ (anatomy), Ovary, Thymus, Zoology