retinotopic map
retinotopic map
Term referring to the fact that the precise spatial arrangement of the retina is maintained throughout the visual pathway.
See lateral geniculate bodies;
visual pathway.
Millodot: Dictionary of Optometry and Visual Science, 7th edition. © 2009 Butterworth-Heinemann
References in periodicals archive
This area does not display the same cortical magnification as the primary visual cortex but it still maintains a
retinotopic map of the visual scene in order to allow appropriate processing of signals.
As a consequence, the
retinotopic map in the brain must undergo comparable rearrangements to accommodate inputs from new ommatidia sampling visual space in front of the animal.
Therefore, determining the retinal location of all added ommatidia may help us to understand how subunits of the optic nerve (2) develop and how
retinotopic maps form in the central visual pathways (lamina and medulla) of the brain (3).
Copyright © 2003-2025 Farlex, Inc
Disclaimer
All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional.