Sulci and Fissures
Fissures and Sulci of the Brain Ashley Davidoff MD The Common Vein Copyright 2010 Introduction A fissure or sulcus is a natural division, deep furrow,…
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Temporal gyrus
Temporal Gyri The Common Vein Copyright 2010 Introduction The lateral surface of the temporal lobe is composed of the superior, middle, and inferior temporal gyri. The superior…
Occipital Gyrus
Occipital Gyri The Common Vein Copyright 2009 Introduction The gyri of the lateral surface of the occipital lobe are usually referred to as lateral occipital gyri.…
Parietal Gyri
Parietal Gyri The Common Vein Copyright 2009 Definition Parietal gyri are the ridges of brain tissue seen on the surface of the parietal lobe that are separated…
Frontal Gyri
Frontal Lobe Gyri Ashley Davidoff MD The Common Vein Copyright 2010 Definition The frontal gyri are the ridges of brain tissue seen on the surface…
Subthalamus
Subthalamus Ashley Davidoff Md The Common Vein Copyright 2010 Definition The subtthalamus is a cvomponent of the diencephalon and part of the group of structures…
Hypothalamus
Hypothalamus Ashley Davidoff MD The Common Vein Copyright 2010 Definition The hypothalamus is located below the thalamus and above the and behind the pituitary gland…
Thalamus
Thalamus Ashley Davidoff MD The Common Vein Copyright 2010 Definition The thalamus is the gateway to the cerebral cortex. It is a paired organ and…
Thalamic Structures
Diencephalon – Thalamic Associated Structures Ashley Davidoff MD The Common Vein Copyright 2010 Definition Is the diencephalon is the “interbrain and part of the…
Putamen
Putamen Ashley Davidoff MD The Common Vein Copyright 2010 Definition The putamen, like the putamen of a fruit, (inner seed) lies in or near the middle…