Sulcus lateralis cerebri

/sˈʌlkəs lˌatəɹˈɑːliz səɹˈiːbɹi/

/sˈʌlkəs lˌæɾɚɹˈɑːliz sɚɹˈiːbɹi/

[noun]

[NOUN]

a groove on the lateral surface of the cerebrum that separates the frontal and parietal lobes from the temporal lobe

synonyms : fissure of Sylvius

lateral cerebral sulcus

Sylvian fissure

What is "sulcus lateralis cerebri"?

The sulcus lateralis cerebri, or lateral sulcus, is a prominent groove located on the lateral surface of the brain. It separates the frontal and parietal lobes from the temporal lobe and is involved in various functions, including auditory processing, language comprehension, and memory formation. The sulcus lateralis cerebri is an important landmark in brain anatomy and contributes to the overall organization and functionality of the cerebral cortex.