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2-Minute Neuroscience: Prefrontal Cortex

Video Apr 08, 2021 | Taken from Neuroscientifically Challenged, YouTube

The prefrontal cortex (PFC) is the area of the brain that is anterior to, or in front of, the motor cortex. It is most commonly associated with executive functions: cognitive processes that involve controlling short-sighted behavior to act with a goal in mind. In this video, the anatomy and general function of the PFC are discussed.

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