Primary visual cortex

System Nervous

Primary visual cortex

Definition

The visual area of the brain that is specialized for processing information about static and moving objects. The primary visual cortex, which is defined by its function or stage in the visual system, is approximately equivalent to the striate cortex, also known as Brodmann area 17, which is defined by its anatomical location.

Also known as striate cortex — per UBERON

The Primary visual cortex is a part of the Nervous.

Also identified as