Temporal cortex:

Specializes in object recognition and encoding information about object identity.

Receives input from the ventral visual stream, processing detailed features of objects.

Parietal cortex:

Specializes in encoding information about the location and movement of objects.

Receives input from the dorsal visual stream, focusing on motion and spatial awareness.

Differentiated roles: The temporal cortex is crucial for “what” we see, while the parietal cortex is vital for “where” and “how” we see objects.

Input sources: The two cortical areas receive distinct input from different parts of the visual pathway: the ventral stream feeds into the temporal lobe, and the dorsal stream feeds into the parietal lobe.

Review: Vision (Physiology 2)