collateral sulcus

collateral fissure

The collateral fissure (or sulcus) is on the tentorial surface of the hemisphere and extends from near the occipital pole to within a short distance of the temporal pole. Behind, it lies below and lateral to the calcarine fissure, from which it is separated by the lingual gyrus; in front, it is situated between the hippocampal gyrus and the anterior part of the fusiform gyrus. [WP,unvetted].

Tipo Organ
Nombre latino collateral fissure
FMA ID 83751

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What is the collateral sulcus?
The collateral fissure (or sulcus) is on the tentorial surface of the hemisphere and extends from near the occipital pole to within a short distance of the temporal pole. Behind, it lies below and lateral to the calcarine fissure, from which it is separated by the lingual gyrus; in front, it is situ
What is the Latin name for the collateral sulcus?
The Latin name for the collateral sulcus is collateral fissure.

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