occipital sulcus

occipital lobe sulcus

A groove (sulcus) on the cerebral cortex surface (occipital sulcus) that forms a boundary between adjacent cortical gyri.

Type Organ
Parent Structure sulcus of brain
Latin Name occipital lobe sulcus

Sub-structures

ectocalcarine sulcus Organ inferior calcarine sulcus Organ inferior occipital sulcus Organ posterior calcarine sulcus Organ superior calcarine sulcus Organ transverse occipital sulcus Organ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the occipital sulcus?
A groove (sulcus) on the cerebral cortex surface (occipital sulcus) that forms a boundary between adjacent cortical gyri.
What is the Latin name for the occipital sulcus?
The Latin name for the occipital sulcus is occipital lobe sulcus.

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