Occipital Cortex (Noun)
Meaning
That part of the cerebral cortex in either hemisphere of the brain lying in the back of the head.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The occipital cortex is primarily responsible for processing visual information in the brain.
- Damage to the occipital cortex can result in various visual impairments, including blindness.
- The occipital cortex is located at the back of the brain, near the base of the skull.
- Studies have shown that the occipital cortex plays a crucial role in object recognition and spatial awareness.
- Injury to the occipital cortex can cause visual field defects, such as hemianopia or quadrantanopia.