First Visual Area (Noun)
Meaning
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.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The first visual area, also known as V1, is the primary point of entry for visual information into the cerebral cortex.
- The first visual area is responsible for processing basic visual information such as line orientation and color.
- Damage to the first visual area can result in blindness or significant visual impairment.
- The first visual area is located in the occipital lobe and is the largest of the visual areas.
- The first visual area receives input directly from the lateral geniculate nucleus, which is responsible for transmitting visual information from the retina.