Temporal

Temporal lobe

The Temporal lobe is one of the four major lobes of the cerebral cortex in the brain of mammals. The temporal lobe is located beneath the lateral fissure on both cerebral hemispheres of the mammalian brain.

Structure

The temporal lobe is located beneath the lateral fissure and at the bottom of the brain. It is involved in processing sensory input into derived meanings for the appropriate retention of visual memory, language comprehension, and emotion association.

Components

The temporal lobe consists of several structures that play key roles in a variety of functions. These include:

• Superior temporal gyrus: Involved in auditory processing and is the location of the primary auditory cortex.
• Middle temporal gyrus: Plays a key role in the semantic processing of words.
• Inferior temporal gyrus: Involved in the recognition of complex objects, faces, and color vision.

Function

The temporal lobe is involved in processing sensory input into derived meanings for the appropriate retention of visual memory, language comprehension, and emotion association. It also plays a key role in the formation of long-term memory.

Clinical significance

Damage to the temporal lobe can result in a variety of disorders and conditions, including temporal lobe epilepsy, Wernicke's aphasia, and Kluver-Bucy syndrome.

See also

• Brain
• Cerebral cortex
• Lateral fissure
• Superior temporal gyrus
• Middle temporal gyrus
• Inferior temporal gyrus

References

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