parahippocampal gyrus

gyrus hippocampi

Component of the temporal lobe on the mesial surface, posterior to the entorhinal cortex. The rostral and caudal boundaries are the posterior end of the netorhinal cortex and the caudal portion of the hippocampus, respectively. The medial boudnary is designated as the medial aspect off the temporal lobe and the lateral boundary is the collateral sulcus (Christine Fennema-Notestine).

Type Organ
Parent Structure gyrus
Latin Name gyrus hippocampi
FMA ID 61918

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the parahippocampal gyrus?
Component of the temporal lobe on the mesial surface, posterior to the entorhinal cortex. The rostral and caudal boundaries are the posterior end of the netorhinal cortex and the caudal portion of the hippocampus, respectively. The medial boudnary is designated as the medial aspect off the temporal
What is the Latin name for the parahippocampal gyrus?
The Latin name for the parahippocampal gyrus is gyrus hippocampi.

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