Prefrontal
Prefrontal
Prefrontal (pronunciation: preh-frun-tl) is an adjective that refers to the anterior part of the frontal lobe of the brain, located in front of the motor cortex and involved in complex cognitive behavior, decision-making, and moderating social behavior.
Etymology
The term "prefrontal" is derived from the Latin words "prae" meaning "before" and "frontalis" meaning "of the forehead". This is in reference to its position at the front of the brain.
Related Terms
- Frontal lobe: The largest lobe in the brain, located at the front of each cerebral hemisphere, that is involved in many functions of the body including problem-solving, memory, judgment, and motor function.
- Motor cortex: The region of the cerebral cortex involved in the planning, control, and execution of voluntary movements.
- Cognitive behavior: The mental processes of perception, memory, judgment, and reasoning.
- Social behavior: Behavior among two or more organisms, typically from the same species.
- Decision-making: The cognitive process of making a choice from a set of alternatives.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Prefrontal
- Wikipedia's article - Prefrontal
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