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  • Relating to the orbits and to the frontal bone or the forehead.

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  • adjective Located in the frontal lobes above the orbits of the eyes

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Examples

  • But activity in the brain region closest to the antenna, known as the orbitofrontal cortex and temporal pole, was significantly higher -- about 7 percent more active -- when the phone was on, compared to when it was off.

    The Checkup: More questions about cell phone safety 2011

  • But brain activity in the brain region closest to the antenna, known as the orbitofrontal cortex and temporal pole, was significantly higher - about 7 percent more active - when the phone was on than when it was off, the researchers found.

    Study indicates cellphones affect brain activity, but implications are unclear 2011

  • But activity in the brain region closest to the antenna, known as the orbitofrontal cortex and temporal pole, was significantly higher -- about 7 percent more active -- when the phone was on, compared to when it was off.

    More questions about cellphone safety 2011

  • PAMELA BLAKE, NEUROLOGIST: That part of the brain is called the orbitofrontal cortex.

    CNN Transcript Apr 18, 2007 2007

  • PAMELA BLAKE, NEUROLOGIST: That part of the brain is called the orbitofrontal cortex.

    CNN Transcript Apr 18, 2007 2007

  • It activates a region of the brain called the orbitofrontal cortex, which distinguishes feelings for people with whom we have a close relationship from others.

    The Seattle Times 2011

  • Pioneering work by British scientist Professor Semir Zeki at University College, London, found that beauty triggers a response in part of the brain called the orbitofrontal cortex.

    The Times of India 2008

  • Pioneering work by British scientist Professor Semir Zeki at University College, London, found that beauty triggers a response in part of the brain called the orbitofrontal cortex.

    The Times of India 2008

  • The lower third of the prefrontal cortex is called the orbitofrontal cortex because it is the part of the brain just above the eyes ….

    UUpdates - All updates 2008

  • 63 Goleman has suggested that eye contact activates a part of the brain called the orbitofrontal cortex: Goleman, Social Intelligence, p.

    World Wide Mind Michael chorost 2011

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