precuneus cortex

medial area of the superior parietal cortex

Component of the pareital lobe. The rostral boundary was the posterior extent of the paracentral lobule whereas the caudal boundary was the lingual gyrus. The medial and lateral boundaries were the parieto-occipital fissure and the superior parietal gyrus respectively (Christine Fennema-Notestine).

Type Organ
Latin Name medial area of the superior parietal cortex
FMA ID 61900

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the precuneus cortex?
Component of the pareital lobe. The rostral boundary was the posterior extent of the paracentral lobule whereas the caudal boundary was the lingual gyrus. The medial and lateral boundaries were the parieto-occipital fissure and the superior parietal gyrus respectively (Christine Fennema-Notestine).
What is the Latin name for the precuneus cortex?
The Latin name for the precuneus cortex is medial area of the superior parietal cortex.

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