Parietal lobe

Lobus parietalis

Definition

Juliette Garnodier

The parietal lobe is the dorsal and medial region of the hemisphere, located posterior to the frontal lobe, corresponding to the cortex of this part of the hemisphere. It is involved in the processing and integration of sensory information.

References

  • Evans HE, de Lahunta A. Miller’s anatomy of the dog, 4th edition, Elsevier Saunders, St Louis, 2012.

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