lateral occipital cortex
gyrus occipitalis lateralis
Component of the occipital lobe. The rostral and caudal boundaries of the lateral occipital cortex were the superior parietal gyrus and as the last visible portion of occipital cortex respectively. The medial and lateral boundaries were the cuneus/pericalcarine cortex and the inferior temporal/inferior parietal gyri respectively (Christine Fennema-Notestine).
| Type | Organ |
| Latin Name | gyrus occipitalis lateralis |
| FMA ID | 61902 |
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