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Default Mode Network MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Default Mode Network
Tree Number(s)
A08.612.300
Unique ID
D000082702
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D000082702
Scope Note
Brain regions which are functionally-connected that are active during resting state and deactivated when engaged in task- or attention-oriented behavioral activities as seen in cognitive imaging studies often with fMRI.
Entry Term(s)
Default-Mode Network
Previous Indexing
Neural Pathways (2008-2020)
Public MeSH Note
2021
History Note
2021
Date Established
2021/01/01
Date of Entry
2020/07/07
Revision Date
2020/02/21
Default Mode Network Preferred
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