Abstract
Primates are highly visual creatures, and the evolution of the primate brain has been the growth and diversification of the visual cortical areas. Thus, primate visual cortex consists of a multitude of discrete visual areas, each of which performs a unique contribution to image processing or perception. In this article, we first explore the anatomical, physiological and perceptual properties that allow distinct areas to be defined, followed by a detailed description of the most important visual sensory areas. Finally, we describe a number of computational principles that are evident in a range of cortical areas.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Neuroscience and Biobehavioral Psychology |
Publisher | Elsevier |
Pages | 753-773 |
Number of pages | 21 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9780128093245 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2017 |
Keywords
- Cortex
- Cortical areas
- DM
- IT
- Primate
- Striate cortex
- V1
- V2
- V4
- Vision