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Definition of First visual area
1. Noun. The part of the occipital cortex that receives the fibers of the optic radiation from the lateral geniculate body and is the primary receptive area for vision.
Exact synonyms: Area 17 Of Brodmann, Brodmann's Area 17, Striate Area, Striate Cortex
Generic synonyms: Cortical Area, Cortical Region
Group relationships: Occipital Cortex, Occipital Lobe
Generic synonyms: Cortical Area, Cortical Region
Group relationships: Occipital Cortex, Occipital Lobe