Inferior temporal gyrus
Gyrus temporalis inferior
Definition
The inferior temporal gyrus is a prominent fold in the brain that can be found on the lower side of the lateral surface of the cerebral hemisphere. It extends from the back of the brain, known as the occipital pole, to the front of the temporal lobe, called the temporal pole.
Above the inferior temporal gyrus, there is a separation from the middle temporal gyrus by a groove called the inferior temporal sulcus. Below, the inferior temporal gyrus continues from the outer surface of the occipitotemporal region, extending over the inferolateral border of the hemisphere, and finally stretching along the bottom surface as the lateral occipitotemporal gyrus.
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Text written by Muhammad A. Javaid, MD, PhD © 2024 IMAIOS.
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