subcallosal area

adolfactory area

The subcallosal area (parolfactory area of Broca, area parolfactoria) is a small triangular field on the medial surface of the hemisphere in front of the subcallosal gyrus, from which it is separated by the posterior parolfactory sulcus; it is continuous below with the olfactory trigone, and above and in front with the cingulate gyrus; it is limited anteriorly by the anterior parolfactory sulcus. [WP,unvetted].

Type Organ
Body System Nervous
Parent Structure gray matter of telencephalon
Latin Name adolfactory area
FMA ID 61890

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the subcallosal area?
The subcallosal area (parolfactory area of Broca, area parolfactoria) is a small triangular field on the medial surface of the hemisphere in front of the subcallosal gyrus, from which it is separated by the posterior parolfactory sulcus; it is continuous below with the olfactory trigone, and above a
What body system is the subcallosal area part of?
The subcallosal area is part of the Nervous.
What is the Latin name for the subcallosal area?
The Latin name for the subcallosal area is adolfactory area.

Related Structures

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