Occipital lobe

/ˈɒksɪpˌɪtəl lˈəʊb/

/ˈɑːksɪpˌɪɾəl lˈoʊb/

Occipital lobe

a body part located at the posterior end of the cerebral cortex in the brain, responsible for processing and interpreting visual information received from the eyes

synonyms : occipital cortex

What is "occipital lobe"?

The occipital lobe, a singular body part, is a region of the brain found at the posterior end of the cerebral cortex. It plays a crucial role in processing visual information received from the eyes and is responsible for various visual functions such as object recognition, color perception, and spatial awareness. The occipital lobe integrates and interprets visual stimuli, allowing us to perceive and understand the world around us.

Examples

1. At the back of your head, the occipital lobes receive information related to sight.

2. It's in the occipital lobe right here on the back of your head.

3. The result revealed a network of occipital lobe areas in the frontal lobes was highly activated.

4. It may send the information to your occipital lobes, where you can create a vision of what you want to bring in the world.

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