frontal eye field (FEF)
The term frontal eye field refers to a functionally defined area occupying the caudal parts of the middle frontal gyrus and the inferior frontal gyrus. It is involved in voluntary eye movements ( Carpenter-1983 ). A discussion of its relation to Brodmann's areas is presented in Anthoney-1994.
Also known as: frontal eye field, frontal gaze center, frontal lobe eye field, frontal motor eye field, voluntary eye field
NeuroNames ID: 2065

