Uncus
Uncus
Definition
The uncus is a noticeable bump on the inner side of the parahippocampal gyrus. It arises when the front part of the parahippocampal gyrus folds inward, forming a larger gray matter structure known as the uncus.
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Text written by Muhammad A. Javaid, MD, PhD © 2024 IMAIOS.
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