Glossary / Lexicon

Fusiform face area (FFA) refers to an area in the human infero-temporal (IT) cortex that contains neurons . . . Read More

Parietal Lobe is the division of the cerebral cortex located at the top rear part of the head that contains . . . Read More

Cerebral Cortex is a part of the brain which directs the brain's higher cognitive and emotional functions . . . Read More

Human Brain is defined as the most complex organ of human body and the centerpiece of your nervous system . . . Read More

MST is the acronym of Medial Superior Temporal cortex, an area in which neurons are sensitive to expansion, . . . Read More

Mirror neuron refers to a neuron that becomes active when a motor action is carried out and when another . . . Read More

Pyramidal cells is a specific type of neuron that is found in all areas of the cerebral cortex. These . . . Read More

Module is defined as a structure that processes information about a specific behavior or perceptual quality. . . . Read More

Location column is defined as a column in the visual cortex that contains neurons with the same receptive . . . Read More

Ocular dominance column refers to a column in the visual cortex that contains neurons that respond best . . . Read More