Frontal eye fields

Frontal Eye Fields (pronunciation: /ˈfrʌntəl aɪ fiːldz/) is a region located in the Frontal lobe of the Brain that is associated with Visual attention and Eye movements.

Etymology

The term "Frontal Eye Fields" is derived from its location in the frontal lobe and its role in controlling eye movements.

Function

The Frontal Eye Fields play a crucial role in the voluntary movement of the eyes, known as Saccades. This region is also involved in the cognitive control of visual attention, allowing us to focus on specific aspects of our visual environment.

Related Terms

• Saccades: Rapid movements of the eye between fixation points.
• Visual attention: The ability to selectively process visual information.
• Eye movements: The voluntary or involuntary movement of the eyes, helping in acquiring, fixating and tracking visual stimuli.
• Frontal lobe: The part of the brain located at the front of each cerebral hemisphere, associated with higher brain functions.

See Also

• Superior colliculus
• Brodmann area 8
• Prefrontal cortex

References

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