superior temporal sulcus
parallel sulcus
The superior temporal sulcus is the sulcus separating the superior temporal gyrus from the middle temporal gyrus in the temporal lobe of the brain. The superior temporal sulcus is the first sulcus inferior to the lateral fissure. It is involved in the perception of where others are gazing and is thus important in determining where others' emotions are being directed. It is also involved in the perception of biological motion.
| Tipo | Organ |
| Estructura principal | temporal sulcus |
| Nombre latino | parallel sulcus |
| FMA ID | 83783 |
Preguntas frecuentes
What is the superior temporal sulcus?
What is the Latin name for the superior temporal sulcus?
Estructuras relacionadas
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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.
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