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orbitofrontal

orbitofrontal

1 9.5
Relating to the part of the brain above the eyes
  • adjective
  • /ˌɔrbɪtoʊˈfrʌntəl/
  • Specialized
: orbitofrontal
  • All three regions (orbitofrontal, anterior cingulate, and dorsolateral prefrontal cortex) communicate via cortico-cortical connections (see Figure 1).
  • orbitofrontal cortex

Examples

  • I also wanna add some kitten visuals to trigger the orbitofrontal cortex.

    Spies in Disguise (2019)

  • The orbitofrontal region of the brain is crucial for decision-making and emotional regulation.

  • The orbitofrontal cortex was beginning to light up.

    Fiction book (2002)

  • The answer is that other research has shown that the orbitofrontal cortex in humans and monkeys performs many of the same generic functions.

    Academic text (1999)

  • The answer: his or someone else's orbitofrontal cortex (like mine?) willingly assuming temporary executive command.

    Blog text (5)

  • In a different observation, the group with average intelligence exhibited a pattern of continuing decline in orbitofrontal areas (located at the very bottom of the prefrontal cortex) over the same period, or an increase in superior areas of the frontal cortex that peak around the ages of 7-8.

    Academic text (2008)

  • Volkow, N.D., & Fowler, J.S. 2000. Addiction, a disease of compulsion and drive: Involvement of the orbitofrontal cortex. Cerebral Cortex, 10, 318-325.

    Academic text (2009)

  • Researchers found that damage to the orbitofrontal cortex can lead to changes in social behavior.

  • The orbitofrontal area plays a significant role in the processing of sensory information related to taste.

Surface Forms

orbitofrontal positive

Morphology

orbitofrontal = orbit + frontal (transparent) = orbit + frontal

The term transparently names the region combining 'orbit' (eye socket) and 'frontal' (front/forehead area), so learners who know those parts can infer the meaning.

Etymology

Orbitofrontal combines orbit, a word for the 'eye socket', and frontal, a word for the 'forehead' or front of the head. So, orbitofrontal names the part of the brain at the front, just above the eye sockets.