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

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frontal eye field
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frontal gaze center
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frontal lobe eye field
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frontal motor eye field
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voluntary eye field
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frontal gaze center
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frontal lobe eye field
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voluntary eye field
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