Occipital lobe

/ɒkˈsɪp.ɪ.təl loʊb/ noun

Definition

The brain region at the back of the head primarily responsible for processing visual information received from the eyes.

Etymology

From Latin 'occipitalis' meaning 'of the back of the head,' from 'occiput' (back of the skull).

Kelly Says

The occipital lobe is your brain's movie screen — everything you see gets processed here, even though your eyes are on the opposite side of your head!

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