Frontal eye fields

Definition

The frontal eye fields are areas within the frontal cortex of the brain, primarily responsible for controlling voluntary eye movements. They play a crucial role in visual attention and the coordination of eye and head movements.

Related terms

Somatic Nervous System: The part of the peripheral nervous system that handles voluntary control over body movements through skeletal muscles.

Motor Cortex: A region of the cerebral cortex involved in planning, controlling, and executing voluntary movements.

Visual Attention: The cognitive process that allows us to selectively concentrate on one aspect of the environment while ignoring other things