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The visual association cortex

S Zeki1

  • 1Department of Anatomy and Developmental Biology, University College London, UK.

Current Opinion in Neurobiology
|April 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary
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The visual association cortex concept needs re-evaluation. Emerging evidence suggests a review of its established definition is timely for neuroscience.

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Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Cognitive Science
  • Neuroanatomy

Background:

  • The concept of the visual association cortex originated from early myelogenetic studies.
  • Historical understanding is also based on cases of visual agnosia and philosophical speculation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To critically review the existing evidence and concept of the visual association cortex.
  • To determine if the current understanding of the visual association cortex requires revision.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of myelogenetic studies.
  • Analysis of historical cases of visual agnosia.
  • Examination of philosophical underpinnings related to visual processing.

Main Results:

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  • The foundational evidence for the visual association cortex is derived from historical data.
  • Current understanding may be influenced by outdated or incomplete evidence.

    • Conclusions:

    • A comprehensive review of the evidence is necessary.
    • The established concept of the visual association cortex may warrant re-evaluation in light of contemporary research.