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Brodmann area 17, often referred to as Brodmann area 17, is a cytoarchitecturally defined region of the cerebral cortex. It was identified by the German neuroanatomist Korbinian Brodmann in the early 20th century based on differences in the microscopic structure and cellular organization of the brain's cortex. Brodmann area 17 is synonymous with the primary visual cortex, also known as V1 or the striate cortex. This area is located in the occipital lobe at the back of the brain. It is the first cortical area to receive visual input from the retina via the lateral geniculate nucleus of the thalamus. The neurons in Brodmann area 17 are organized in a retinotopic map, meaning that adjacent areas of the retina project to adjacent areas in V1. This organization preserves the spatial relationships of the visual world. Different parts of Brodmann area 17 are specialized for processing specific aspects of visual information, such as orientation, color, and motion. Damage to Brodmann area 17 can result in blindness or partial visual field deficits, depending on the extent and location of the lesion. Its role in visual processing makes it a critical area for sight and visual perception.