Frontal cortex
Cortex frontalis
Definition
The frontal cortex is the region of the neocortex located at the frontal pole, including the prefrontal cortex, premotor cortex, and motor cortex, responsible for planning, selecting, and executing movements, as well as goal-directed behavior and executive functions.
References
Evans HE, de Lahunta A. Miller’s anatomy of the dog, 4th edition, Elsevier Saunders, St Louis, 2012.
