Brodmann (1909) area 17

area 17 of Brodmann

A subdivision of the cytoarchitecturally defined occipital region of cerebral cortex in the human. Defined by the band of Gennari, which gives it the name striate (furrowed) area, it occupies the banks of the calcarine sulcus which are located in the cuneus and the lingual gyrus of the occipital lobe. Cytoarchitecturally it is bounded by the area 18 of Brodmann (human) which surrounds it ( Brodmann-1909 ). In the mouse ( Paxinos-2001 ) and the rat ( Swanson-1998 ) it is located on the dorsolateral surface of the cerebral hemisphere[BrainInfo].

Type Organ
Parent Structure primary visual cortex
Latin Name area 17 of Brodmann

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Brodmann (1909) area 17?
A subdivision of the cytoarchitecturally defined occipital region of cerebral cortex in the human. Defined by the band of Gennari, which gives it the name striate (furrowed) area, it occupies the banks of the calcarine sulcus which are located in the cuneus and the lingual gyrus of the occipital lob
What is the Latin name for the Brodmann (1909) area 17?
The Latin name for the Brodmann (1909) area 17 is area 17 of Brodmann.

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