Short gyri of insula

Gyri breves insulae

Definition

Inside the insula, there are different insular gyri divided by the central sulcus. In front of the central sulcus, there are three short gyri of insula (anterior, middle, and posterior), while behind the central sulcus, you can find two long insular gyri (anterior and posterior).

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Text written by Muhammad A. Javaid, MD, PhD © 2023 IMAIOS.

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