parietal operculum
operculum parietale
The parietal operculum, forming the superior bank of the sylvian fissure, as studied in the cat, contains the secondary somatosensory representation, 'S-II', and a second somatotopic representation (parietal ventral, or PV). Anatomically, primate S-II receives inputs from area 3 and area 1, and projects to PV and area 7. PV has projections to area 5 and premotor areas. [WP,unvetted].
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| Tipo | Organ |
| Estructura principal | regional part of brain |
| Nombre latino | operculum parietale |
| FMA ID | 74889 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the parietal operculum?
The parietal operculum, forming the superior bank of the sylvian fissure, as studied in the cat, contains the secondary somatosensory representation, 'S-II', and a second somatotopic representation (parietal ventral, or PV). Anatomically, primate S-II receives inputs from area 3 and area 1, and proj
What is the Latin name for the parietal operculum?
The Latin name for the parietal operculum is operculum parietale.
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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.
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