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-basal ganglia …

The human medial orbitofrontal cortex represents many different types of reward, and the lateral orbitofrontal cortex represents non-reward and punishment. Not obtaining an expected reward can …

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.

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 connections with …

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 modalities: taste, …

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...

Apr 7, 2025 · Our understanding of the orbitofrontal cortex (OFC) has significantly evolved over the past few decades.

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

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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, …