Superior temporal sulcus
Sulcus temporalis superior
Definition
The superior temporal sulcus can be found on the outer surface of the temporal and occipital lobes. It serves as a separation between the upper superior temporal gyrus and the lower middle temporal gyrus within the brain’s temporal lobe. More precisely, the superior temporal sulcus is situated slightly below and next to the posterior ramus of the lateral fissure. It runs from the front to the back of the temporal lobe, running parallel to the posterior ramus of the lateral fissure (hence, a.k.a. the parallel sulcus).
References
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Text written by Muhammad A. Javaid, MD, PhD © 2024 IMAIOS.
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