Where the occipital lobe is, in 3D
The occipital lobe lies at the back of the head. It processes what the eyes take in. It is part of the brain and belongs to the nervous system. It is the rearmost lobe of the cerebrum and rests above the cerebellum. The primary visual cortex lies around the calcarine sulcus on its inner surface.
Frequently asked questions
Which body system does the occipital lobe belong to?
The occipital lobe belongs to the nervous system. The nervous system divides into the central nervous system (the brain and spinal cord) and the peripheral nerves that branch out from it to the whole body.
What else can you see alongside the occipital lobe?
The BAHI BODY 3D model of the brain also shows the frontal lobe, parietal lobe, temporal lobe, cerebellum, brainstem, hippocampus, thalamus and corpus callosum.
Where is the brain?
The brain sits inside the skull and divides into the cerebrum, cerebellum and brainstem.
What lies between the occipital lobe and the cerebellum?
A fold of dura mater called the tentorium cerebelli separates them.
Other parts of the brain
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