A region of the frontal lobes, especially prominent in humans, important for attention, working memory, decision making, appropriate social behavior, and personality. go to glossary index
The anterior portion of each cerebral hemisphere; thought to be involved with higher intellectual functions, predictions, calculations, and so forth.
The area of the cortex most advanced in humans compared with other animals. This area primarily provides executive functions over other areas of the brain.
Behind your forehead is the prefrontal cortex of the brain. It is the very first area in the front of the brain. The prefrontal cortex is responsible for the planning and initiating (starting) of voluntary movement. Damage to this area will impair these motor activities. The prefrontal cortex has connections with the premotor cortex and the supplemental motor cortex. The premotor cortex and supplemental motor cortex are areas near the middle of the brain important for movement..
the most anterior (front) portion of the frontal lobes; appears to be responsible for personality.
the part of the brain directly behind the forehead; seems to be involved in memory for problem solving and planning.
Area of the brain at the front of the front of the cortex, responsible for the highest cognitive functions such as reasoning.
The part of the cerebral cortex at the very front of the brain. It is involved with higher cognitive and emotional functions including short-term memory, learning, and setting priorities for future actions.
a region of the brain that organizes and coordinates information from the cortex
The part of the frontal lobe of the brain that relates to pleasure.
The prefrontal cortex is the anterior part of the frontal lobes of the brain, lying in front of the motor and premotor areas. Cytoarchitectonically, it is defined by the presence of an internal granular layer IV (in contrast to the agranular premotor cortex). Divided into the lateral, orbitofrontal and medial prefrontal areas, this brain region has been implicated in planning complex cognitive behaviors, personality expression and moderating correct social behavior.