operculum of brain
operculum
The most posterior portion of the inferior frontal gyrus of the frontal lobe in the brain. In an axial plane, the Sylvian fissure extends from the operculum posteriorly to divide the frontal from the temporal lobe. Broca's area is a notable part of the operculum, which plays a key role in conversation or speech production, reading and writing. Its vascular supply comes from the M3 branches of the middle cerebral artery[WP].
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| Type | Vessel |
| Parent Structure | regional part of brain |
| Latin Name | operculum |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the operculum of brain?
The most posterior portion of the inferior frontal gyrus of the frontal lobe in the brain. In an axial plane, the Sylvian fissure extends from the operculum posteriorly to divide the frontal from the temporal lobe. Broca's area is a notable part of the operculum, which plays a key role in conversati
What is the Latin name for the operculum of brain?
The Latin name for the operculum of brain is operculum.
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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.
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