Abstract
The aim of this symposium is to present recent results of studies of medial frontal lobe including the supplementary motor area, the pre-supplementary motor area, cingulate cortex and medial prefrontal areas. The symposium especially focused on the cognitive role of the medial frontal lobe. Each speaker will bring recent data and discuss possible role of the medial frontal lobe from his/her point of view. As one of co-organizers of this symposium, I will introduce recent study of anterior cingulate cortex in my lab. We recorded neuronal activity from the anterior cingulate area, while animals performed a path-planning task. I will discuss a possible role of this area for monitoring and updating cognitive rules of actions. [J Physiol Sci. 2007;57 Suppl:S24]
