inferior temporal gyrus

gyrus temporalis inferior

Component of the temporal lobe, lateral aspect. The rostral boundary is the rostral extent of the inferior temporal sulcus whereas the caudal boundary is designated as the temporo-occipital incisure on the cortical surface. The occipitotemporal sulcus is the medial boundary and the inferior temporal sulcus is the lateral boundary (Christine Fennema-Notestine).

Type Organ
Parent Structure gyrus
Latin Name gyrus temporalis inferior
FMA ID 61907

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the inferior temporal gyrus?
Component of the temporal lobe, lateral aspect. The rostral boundary is the rostral extent of the inferior temporal sulcus whereas the caudal boundary is designated as the temporo-occipital incisure on the cortical surface. The occipitotemporal sulcus is the medial boundary and the inferior temporal
What is the Latin name for the inferior temporal gyrus?
The Latin name for the inferior temporal gyrus is gyrus temporalis inferior.

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.