Term ID: T1860

Face Processing Networks

/face-processing-networks/
Interconnected brain regions specialized for facial perception, recognition, and expression analysis, including fusiform face area, superior temporal sulcus, and amygdala.
Example: The coordinated activity of multiple brain areas that enable rapid face detection, identity recognition, emotion perception, and social attention during face-to-face interaction.

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Reference: Haxby et al. (2000)