Long gyrus of insula
Gyrus longus insulae
Definition
Inside the insula, there are different insular gyri divided by the central sulcus. Behind the central sulcus, there is a long gyrus of insula: with two sub-gyri, anterior and posterior. While, in front of the central sulcus, there are three short gyri (anterior, middle, and posterior).
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Text written by Muhammad A. Javaid, MD, PhD © 2023 IMAIOS.
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