Limbic gyrus

Gyrus limbicus

Definition

The limbic lobe contains several important limbic gyri. These include the cingulate gyrus, the parahippocampal gyrus, and the gyri located in the subcallosal region, such as the subcallosal, paraolfactory, and paraterminal gyri.

References

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Text written by Muhammad A. Javaid, MD, PhD © 2024 IMAIOS.

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