Frontal pole
Polus frontalis
Definition
The front most rounded end of the frontal cortex is known as the frontal pole.
The frontal pole region is a part of the prefrontal cortex and corresponds to Broadman’s area 10. In terms of its function, it can be divided into two regions: the lateral frontopolar area (Fp1) and the medial frontopolar area (Fp2). Fp1 is associated with cognition, working memory, and perception, while Fp2 contributes to the brain networks involved in affective processing and social cognition.
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Text written by Muhammad A. Javaid, MD, PhD © 2023 IMAIOS.
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