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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first visual area::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | area 17 of brodmann, brodmann's area 17, striate area, striate cortex |
| Type of | cortical area, cortical region |
Examples of first visual area
first visual area
At first this area was thought to be purely visual, but several years ago Amir Amedi, now at Harvard Medical School, showed that touch could also activate it.
From the newscientist.com
The area most commonly affected is the primary visual cortex, the first processing point for visual input to the cerebral cortex.
From the sciencedaily.com
This beautiful aquarium, with exciting visual displays and engaging interactive activities, will give you a first-hand view of the eco-systems of the Mobile Bay area.
From the al.com
First, I am amazed by the wonder of visual representation, and in particular by the way paint can be seen as a physical substance, an area of colour, or the image of something else.
From the guardian.co.uk
