lateral sulcus

fissura lateralis

A sulcus that divides the frontal lobe and parietal lobe above from the temporal lobe below. It is in both hemispheres of the brain but is longer in the left hemisphere. The lateral sulcus is one of the earliest-developing sulci of the human brain. It first appears around the fourteenth gestational week[WP,modified].

Type Organ
Latin Name fissura lateralis
FMA ID 77801

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the lateral sulcus?
A sulcus that divides the frontal lobe and parietal lobe above from the temporal lobe below. It is in both hemispheres of the brain but is longer in the left hemisphere. The lateral sulcus is one of the earliest-developing sulci of the human brain. It first appears around the fourteenth gestational
What is the Latin name for the lateral sulcus?
The Latin name for the lateral sulcus is fissura lateralis.

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