lingual gyrus

gyrus lingualis

Component of the occipital lobe. The rostral boundary of the lingual gyrus was the posterior extent of the parahippocampal gyrus whereas the caudal boundary was the most posterior coronal slice where the gyrus could be visualized. The medial and lateral boundaries were the medial portion of the temporal and occipital cortices and the medial bank of the collateral sulcus respectively (Christine Fennema-Notestine).

Type Organ
Latin Name gyrus lingualis
FMA ID 61904

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the lingual gyrus?
Component of the occipital lobe. The rostral boundary of the lingual gyrus was the posterior extent of the parahippocampal gyrus whereas the caudal boundary was the most posterior coronal slice where the gyrus could be visualized. The medial and lateral boundaries were the medial portion of the temp
What is the Latin name for the lingual gyrus?
The Latin name for the lingual gyrus is gyrus lingualis.

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