Orbitofrontal Cortex

Summary Information: Orbitofrontal Cortex

Orbitofrontal Cortex: The orbitofrontal cortex is a specialized area of the frontal lobes of the cerebrum. The orbitofrontal cortex is involved with social behaviours and judgement, including controlling emotions, comprehending and following rules and behavior expectations, and the ability to be conscious of and plan for the future.

Conditions that can afflict the orbitofrontal cortex include head trauma, lesions, meningitis, subdural hematoma, cancer, stroke, genetic disorders, hemorrhage, and infection.

Closely Related Organs: Orbitofrontal Cortex

The following organs are closely related to the organ: Orbitofrontal Cortex:

• Motor areas
• Premotor areas
• Broca's motor speech area
• Lobes of the brain
• Frontal lobe
• Cerebrum
• Brain
• Brain stem
• Cerebellum
• Cranium
• Central nervous system

Conditions Afflicting Organs: Orbitofrontal Cortex

The following conditions are related to the organ: Orbitofrontal Cortex:

• Head trauma
• Lesions
• Stroke
• Meningitis
• Subdural hematoma
• Cancer
• Genetic disorders
• Hemorrhage
• Infection

Other Names: Orbitofrontal Cortex

The following are other names for the organ: Orbitofrontal Cortex:

• Prefrontal cortex

Sub Parts: Orbitofrontal Cortex

The following list contains sub-parts of the organ: Orbitofrontal Cortex:

• Nerve tissue
• Neurons

Symptoms Related to Afflictions of: Orbitofrontal Cortex

These symptoms are related to afflictions of the organ: Orbitofrontal Cortex:

• Explosive or violent behaviour
• Difficulty controlling emotions
• Personality changes
• Memory loss
• Headache
• Dizziness

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Orbitofrontal Cortex: Related Topics

• Cortex

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