insular cortex

cortex of insula

The insular cortex (also insula and insular lobe) is a portion of the cerebral cortex folded deep within the lateral sulcus (the fissure separating the temporal lobe from the parietal and frontal lobes) within each hemisphere of the mammalian brain. It is the primary gustatory cortex and is involved in sensorimotor and somatosensory as well as socioemotional functions.

Tipo Organ
Estructura principal cortex of cerebral lobe
Nombre latino cortex of insula
FMA ID 242223

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What is the insular cortex?
The insular cortex (also insula and insular lobe) is a portion of the cerebral cortex folded deep within the lateral sulcus (the fissure separating the temporal lobe from the parietal and frontal lobes) within each hemisphere of the mammalian brain. It is the primary gustatory cortex and is involved
What is the Latin name for the insular cortex?
The Latin name for the insular cortex is cortex of insula.

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