Meta-analyses of neuroimaging studies in obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) report hyperactivity in areas generally considered to be part of the orbitofrontal segment of the cortico …

The orbitofrontal cortex in primates including humans is the key brain area in emotion, and in the representation of reward value and in non-reward, that is not obtaining an expected reward.

The orbitofrontal cortex is the area of the prefrontal cortex that sits just above the orbits (also known as the eye sockets). It is thus found at the very front of the brain, and has extensive …

Oct 30, 2023 · The orbitofrontal cortex is an important region of the brain involved in the processing of rewards and punishments. It receives and integrates inputs from all the sensory …

The orbitofrontal cortex (OFC) is located directly above the eye sockets in the front part of the brain. It connects to the brain's sensory regions, memory, and emotion centers.

Here, the functional neuroanatomy of the human orbitofrontal cortex is described and a new integrated model of its functions proposed, including a possible role in the mediation of hedonic...

The Orbitofrontal Cortex will be valuable for those in the fields of neuroscience, neurology, psychology, psychiatry, biology, animal behaviour, economics, and philosophy, from the …

Mar 3, 2012 · The orbitofrontal cortex (OFC) is defined as a brain region critical to goal-directed behavior and learning, specifically involved in signaling specific outcomes in various learning …

The orbitofrontal cortex is a region in the frontal lobes of the brain located just above the orbits of the eyes. It plays a crucial role in processing emotions, decision-making, and social behaviors, …

Oct 12, 2006 · Since the time of Phineas Gage, this enigmatic brain region has intrigued clinicians due to its association with personality. Recent research has started to unmask the specific …