@inbook{169267467ef5422fa540eb0aca25b764,
title = "Evolution of the occipital lobe",
abstract = "In this chapter, we review and summarize the current body of knowledge on the anatomy, function, and evolution of the occipital lobes in humans, with reference to the brains of other key species. The anatomical landmarks that can be used to delineate the occipital lobe have been defined and explored in detail, and its functional significance in regard to visual processing has been elucidated. We give an overview of the current understanding about the evolution of the occipital lobe in primates from comparative perspective and present findings related to cortical reorganization, reduction, folding, and gyrification in the primate lineage over evolutionary time. Implications for further directions of inquiry that might shed light on less clear issues are also suggested.",
keywords = "Occipital lobe, Human evolution, Vision, Paleoneurology, Comparative psychology, Neuroanatomy",
author = "Todorov, {Orlin S.} and Sousa, {Alexandra A. de}",
year = "2018",
doi = "10.1007/978-4-431-56582-6_17",
language = "English",
isbn = "9784431565802",
series = "Replacement of Neanderthals by Modern Humans Series",
publisher = "Springer, Springer Nature",
pages = "259--273",
editor = "Emiliano Bruner and Tanabe, {Hiroki C.} and Naomichi Ogihara",
booktitle = "Digital Endocasts",
address = "United States",
}