temporoparietal junction

temporoparietal junction

An area of the brain that locates at the interception of temporal and parietal cortices (at the posterior end of the Sylvian fissure).

Type Organ
Body System Nervous
Parent Structure regional part of brain
Latin Name temporoparietal junction

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the temporoparietal junction?
An area of the brain that locates at the interception of temporal and parietal cortices (at the posterior end of the Sylvian fissure).
What body system is the temporoparietal junction part of?
The temporoparietal junction is part of the Nervous.
What is the Latin name for the temporoparietal junction?
The Latin name for the temporoparietal junction is temporoparietal junction.

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