area 17 of Brodmann

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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • The primary visual cortex: "Area 17 of Brodmann" is a specific region of the brain's occipital lobe, defined by its cellular structure (cytoarchitecture). It is the first cortical area to receive and process visual information transmitted from the eyes via the thalamus.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • Damage to area 17 of Brodmann can result in cortical blindness.
    • The study focused on neural activity in area 17 of Brodmann.
    • Area 17 of Brodmann is also commonly referred to as V1 or the striate cortex.
Advanced Usage
  • In anatomical context: The term is used precisely in neuroscience and neuroanatomy to denote this specific functional and structural region.
    • The signal pathway from the retina terminates in area 17 of Brodmann.
Variants and Related Words
  • Brodmann area 17: An identical term, often used interchangeably.
  • Primary visual cortex (V1): A functional name for the same region.
  • Striate cortex: A name derived from the visible stripe (stria of Gennari) in this cortical area.
  • Occipital cortex: The broader brain lobe where area 17 is located.
Synonyms
  • V1: Abbreviation for the primary visual cortex.
  • Striate cortex: Emphasizes its anatomical appearance.
Related Terms (Conceptual)
  • Brodmann map: The classification system for cortical areas devised by Korbinian Brodmann, of which area 17 is a part.
  • Visual pathway: The neural route from the retina to area 17 of Brodmann.
  • Cortical blindness: A potential condition resulting from bilateral damage to area 17.
Noun
  1. the part of the occipital cortex that receives the fibers of the optic radiation from the lateral geniculate body and is the primary receptive area for vision

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