Definition: One of the main structural divisions of the brain, which is located, as it is implied by its name, in the front part of the brain. The frontal lobe performs several important brain functions including planning and carrying out movements, judgment, insight, language, personality, and emotional control, among others.
The Brain's Frontal Lobe
From Jose Vega M.D., Ph.D., former About.com Guide
Updated: July 14, 2008
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